Longtime Stine independent sales representative Doug Brower celebrated his 40th anniversary with Stine in March 2023. He is one of our longest tenured sales reps, an outstanding brand ambassador and has been instrumental in our four plus decades of growth. From providing boots on the ground support to sell Stine corn and soybean seed in his region in central Iowa to advising grower customers on placing the right products in their field, Doug is passionate about his role and the people he conduct...
May 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 41
With five decades of farming the family land in southwest Iowa under his belt and years of experience advocating for American farmers, Ray Gaesser has a phenomenal and inspirational story to share. On this episode, Ray joins host David Thompson to discuss circular agriculture, succession planning and his involvement in state and national ag organizations to improve production for the future. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: http...
Apr 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 40
With 260 school chapters and 19,000 members, Iowa FFA is one of the largest student organizations in the state. The future of agriculture has never looked brighter! In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we sit down with Iowa FFA President Sam Martin to explore what FFA represents and how his experience with the organization has evolved and helped him develop leadership skills that will serve him throughout his career. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our ...
Apr 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 39
As we continue our monthlong celebration of women in ag, we look back at some of our past Women in Ag interviews. From educators molding young minds to industry leaders who have blazed their way in agriculture, we revisit the conversations of some inspiring women who are essential in driving the ag industry forward. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stineseed...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 38
Northwest Missouri native Kyla Berry is a self-proclaimed “Farm Uber.” As a mom of three young children, a partner on her family farm and health and fitness coach, she understands how to prioritize work and family. This former educator turned farm partner says it takes all hands on deck to get through the busy seasons, but family always comes first. Get to know Kyla, her background in ag and how she and her husband plan to continue the legacy of their family farm in this special episode of the S...
Mar 14, 2023•27 min•Ep. 37
Weather is one of the main elements a grower can’t control each year, but modern-day technology is clearing the path for meteorologists to make more accurate predictions that will allow growers more time to plan ahead. On this episode of the Stine Seedcast, John Baranick, a meteorologist for DTN, joins host David Thompson to discuss how he uses weather forecasts to help farmers and ag industry professionals make timely operational decisions. He also discusses how the weather impacted crops in 20...
Feb 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 36
Considering updating your planter? Bryan Porter of Porter’s Ag Solutions shares how his team helps growers rebuild their planters to be more efficient and equipped with today’s precision technology. From hydraulic downforce to weight distribution kits and electric drives, there’s a lot that can be done to rebuild a planter so you don’t have to buy new. Bryan also provides some great tips on prepping your planter for the upcoming season and shares thoughts on new and emerging planting technologie...
Feb 14, 2023•24 min•Ep. 35
Residuals. Herbicide carryover. Rotational intervals. Herbicide resistance. Trait considerations. Endangered Species Act criteria. All these factors need to be considered when planning for the 2023 planting season and beyond, especially regarding weed control. Join us on this episode of the Stine Seedcast as we discuss all of this and more with Dr. Aaron Hager — associate professor of weed science in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois. Make sure you stay up to date on ...
Jan 31, 2023•47 min•Ep. 34
Growers need to consider the factors that impacted their operations in 2022 to effectively plan for the 2023 planting and growing seasons. Drought and tar spot are two major areas of concern that may carry over from last year. Stine director of agronomy Tom Larson and technical agronomist Tony Lenz sift through the good and the bad of 2022 and how growers can plan ahead to make 2023 their dream year for yield. Also, stay tuned to learn how Stine’s agronomy team will support our corn and soybean ...
Jan 17, 2023•37 min•Ep. 33
In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we welcome back Mike Tweedy, vice president of sales for Pattern Ag. Pattern Ag is set to release its 2023 Predictive Analysis Report in January. Mike joins host David Thompson to provide a sneak peek of the findings from the in-depth 2022 soil data analysis — from root rot to anaerobic environments. The two also explore how these findings can help prepare Stine growers for the upcoming planting and growing seasons. Make sure you stay up to date on everythi...
Jan 03, 2023•32 min•Ep. 32
On this episode of the Stine Seedcast, Myron Stine continues his Yield+ Corn Tour and travels to Minot, North Dakota, to meet with grower Matt Leavitt of Leavitt Farms. In an area not typically known for corn production, Matt and his family are making waves by implementing the right cropping practices with the proper hybrid selection to meet yield goals. This endeavor started with 80-bushel corn but has now picked up to 200+ bushel corn, thanks to a strategy that includes optimum fertility, Stin...
Dec 20, 2022•28 min•Ep. 31
“Of all the stories we have at Stine, Fred’s is one of the most fascinating,” says David Thompson, host of the Stine Seedcast. On this episode, longtime Stine employee Fred Eby shares his history with Stine. From his early years working with Harry walking soybeans to his tenure as farm manager, learn about the evolution of our farm operations from the perspective of Fred Eby. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook...
Dec 06, 2022•29 min•Ep. 30
Not all seed treatments are created equal. Jay Stroh of Albaugh says it’s important to understand the base products in the treatment and how they can help boost the performance of your crop. “It’s about the active ingredients and not the brand,” he notes. Tune in to this episode of the Stine Seedcast to get a lesson in biologicals, nematicides, insecticides and more from a trusted source in the seed treatment industry. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our ...
Nov 22, 2022•34 min•Ep. 29
Stine® is a company driven by research. Planting, managing and harvesting more than a million research plots each year requires some pretty sophisticated equipment. Enter ALMACO — a custom seed research equipment company headquartered in Nevada, Iowa. ALMACO has a deep history of innovation and is a trusted partner in the seed business. In fact, Stine currently has 57 custom ALMACO harvesters and 26 planters that are enabled with ALMACO equipment on the farm — a testament to our relationship wit...
Nov 08, 2022•40 min•Ep. 28
The ag industry is abuzz with conversations of a revolution. Short-stature corn is changing the game, and more seed companies than ever before are starting to play. At Stine, we’re elated the rest of the industry is taking a leap forward with this way of thinking — a mindset that short-stature corn is the way of the future. We are proud to have been on the forefront of this revolution for the past three decades. On this episode, Stine President Myron Stine explores the origins of Stine’s short-s...
Oct 25, 2022•28 min•Ep. 27
The next evolution of high-yielding corn is here. In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, host David Thompson and Stine President Myron Stine discuss what the company believes to be a big leap forward — MX Series Corn. Myron discusses the origins of MX Series Corn, the features and benefits of the hybrids, and how growers can access these exclusive products for the 2023 season. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Oct 11, 2022•21 min•Ep. 26
In Part 2 of our Best of the Yield+ Corn Tour series, we explore even more stories from innovative growers who are employing super management strategies to achieve maximum yields on their farms. Myron visits with growers in Iowa and Illinois to explore how they use Stine genetics along with different tactics and inputs to meet their yield goals.Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed Instagram: https:...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 25
On this special episode of the Stine Seedcast, we revisit some of our grower interviews on Myron Stine’s Yield+ Corn Tour. From Minnesota to Ohio and Iowa, we hear from innovative growers who utilize Stine® genetics and employ “super management” techniques to maximize yield on their farm. In Part 1 of our “Best of Yield+ Corn Tour” series, we hear from: Ryan Christopherson, Clarkfield, Minnesota Mitchell Rohrs, McGuffey, Ohio Jason Moeller, West Union, Iowa Make sure you stay up to date on every...
Sep 13, 2022•59 min•Ep. 24
Mike Tweedy, vice president and head of sales for Pattern Ag, joins us for a conversation on how advanced soil analysis can help growers identify and predict potential pests, diseases and nutrient problems in their fields. From soil sampling to DNA sequencing and intuitive reporting, learn how Pattern Ag seeks to revolutionize agriculture through soil biology. We’re also pleased to talk about our partnership with them for the 2023 season — a venture to help growers identify potential pest and di...
Aug 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 23
Dr. Greg Tylka, director of the Iowa Soybean Research Center and a Morrill professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Iowa State University, has dedicated his life’s work to studying soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) and their effects on soybean fields. In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we explore the biology and evolution of SCN, their presence in production agriculture and best management strategies to detect and control these silent yield killers. Make sure you stay up...
Aug 16, 2022•54 min•Ep. 22
Stine continually seeks ways to improve yields and best management practices for growers in the field, which is why we recently launched a unique emergence study. Stine corn technical agronomists Tony Lenz and Tom Larson sit down with host David Thompson to discuss how this study evaluates corn emergence to demonstrate how uniform emergence impacts ears and, ultimately, yield. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Aug 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 21
The journey to high yield starts with time-tested, proven genetics. But even the best genetics won't matter if they are not placed and managed properly. Join host David Thompson as he welcomes Stine's director of agronomy, Todd Schomburg, to discuss Stine's growing agronomy department and the agronomic services we offer to grower customers. From seed selection to timing of inputs and crop scouting, Todd discusses how our agronomists are dedicated to helping our customers make the most of every a...
Jul 19, 2022•32 min•Ep. 20
Delivering the industry’s best corn and soybean germplasm starts at Stine Biotechnology in Ames, Iowa. In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, research scientists Dr. Bruce Held and Dr. Vaithilingam Sekar explain the science of Stine seed, the trial and error that go into getting it right, and what’s on the horizon for gene-editing technology. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed Instagram: https://...
Jul 05, 2022•52 min•Ep. 19
Join host David Thompson as he chats with Clint Bounds, general manager of sales, about his path to Stine, his many roles with the company and how he supports our sales team members and their customers. From his early days cold calling prospects to his current position working with sales reps to instill trust in the Stine brand (and its people), Clint shares his tips for taking care of customers and what sets Stine apart. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all o...
Jun 21, 2022•35 min•Ep. 18
Sulfur. Phosphate. Potash. It’s a combination of nutrients and clean fields that Stine grower Bob Manning utilizes each year on his Waukee, Iowa-based operation to achieve his desired yield results. Learn Bob’s top super management strategies — and the order in which he recommends them — in the latest Yield+ Corn Tour episode of the Stine Seedcast. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed Instagram: ht...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 17
On this episode of the Stine Seedcast, Myron Stine continues his Yield+ Corn Tour and travels to Lostant, Illinois, to meet Daron Judd — a third-generation grower. Daron owns and operates Judd Farms and is a big believer in narrow-row corn, which has been key to helping him meet his yield goal each year. From his preferred row width to his favorite Stine hybrids and how he uses drone technology on the farm, learn how Daron achieves 300+ bushels/acre corn. Make sure you stay up to date on everyth...
May 24, 2022•31 min•Ep. 16
For 54 years, Bill Eby has been instrumental to our soybean breeding program. His history with the company dates back to the 1960s when he and Harry Stine began their soybean research venture. Together, they’ve formed two companies, Improved Variety Research and then Midwest Oilseeds — the most successful soybean research and development program in existence. Bill is still heavily invested in Midwest Oilseeds and Stine and has greatly contributed to advancing the soybean industry. Hear his story...
May 10, 2022•42 min•Ep. 15
For nearly four decades, Vice President of Production Chuck Hansen has been in tune with the ins and outs of the seed industry. He joined Stine full-time in 1983 and soon realized our success is driven by the core principles that differentiate us from our competitors — a strong work ethic and a mindset that yield matters most. Get to know Chuck, his background with Stine and the history of our seed production operations in this episode of the Stine Seedcast. Make sure you stay up to date on ever...
Apr 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 14
Assistant Director of Corn Research Warren Stine discusses the origins of Stine HP Corn— an “accidental” discovery that has led to the industry’s leading high-population corn research. Learn how our innovative corn breeding program has produced genetics that perform in higher populations and have the characteristics to maximize yields in our latest edition of the Stine Seedcast. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Apr 12, 2022•39 min•Ep. 13
Our monthlong Women in Ag celebration concludes with a conversation with Woodward-Granger ag teacher and FFA advisor Jennifer Marion. Jennifer’s passion for agriculture started on her family’s row crop farm in central Illinois. She decided to home in on that passion and pursue a bachelor’s degree in agricultural and life sciences education at Iowa State. Learn more about Jennifer and her path as a woman in ag on this special episode of the Stine Seedcast. Make sure you stay up to date on everyth...
Mar 29, 2022•19 min•Ep. 12
