GROW Podcast
Join experts from Landus as well as other special guests as we dive into the latest factors impacting farming operations in grain, agronomy, and more. Each month you can expect two timely episodes, one for all things grain, and the other for agronomy and more. GROW Podcast is brought to you by the Landus GROW Solutions Center. Subscribe today!
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Fall Fertility and Harvest Progress | GROW Podcast
September 26, 2023
Most of you will be starting up your combines this week in preparation of the 2024 harvest. While you’re in your combine, we invite you to tune into this weeks GROW podcast with the Landus agronomy trio. Join John King, Brad Sherwin, and Dan Bjorklund as they look at how hybrids this season reacted with what products. One thing’s for certain: It pays to be knowledgeable on your hybrids and what you’re putting on your crop. Highlights: Sulfur is a primary nutrient. Weed control was a major factor this harvest Soybean cyst nematodes will continue to be a problem for next year Market Update: Morocco will be primary supplier of phosphate moving forward Farmers should start thinking about buying UAN for Spring Show Notes: Titan® XC and PROCOTE™ Virtual Agronomist Reading Between the Rows Connect With Us
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Crop Tour 2023 Results Are In | GROW Podcast
September 12, 2023
Landus services a healthy chunk of the Iowa corn and soybean farmers. By collecting data and completing service with Iowa growers, Landus is proud to present a comprehensive report that captures a snapshot of what farmers are expecting to harvest in 2023. Landus grain merchandiser, Reese Drenth, walks listeners through the data and what to expect for this season and how it will affect next year’s harvest. Also in this podcast, GROW Podcast host and Landus strategic account manager, Ashley Kaldenberg, sits down with Landus account leads, Jeff Aronson, Luke Vonnahme, and Dave Lemke to discuss the corn and soybean outlook throughout the Landus geography. Show Notes: 2023 Crop Tour Report Presentation WASDE Report Connect With Us
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Rural Matters X GROW Podcast Special
August 29, 2023
The Iowa legislative session of 2023 started in early January and ended in May. Throughout that timeline, Susan Tronchetti, Landus external affairs lead, published Rural Matters; the reoccurring series that covers topics that are debated in the chambers of the capital and impact rural Iowa. Since the session’s end in May, Rural Matters has become a monthly publication still dedicated to exploring topics that impact rural Iowa. In this week’s GROW Podcast, SueTronchetti and Landus business development lead, Brian Crowe, discuss the issues that are most impactful to rural Iowa, what bills were passed in the last session that impact rural Iowa, and national topics like the Farm Bill. Learn more about: Eminent domain battles with the CO2 pipelines School vouchers and the impacts that come with charter schools online The value of a coop being a political player for rural communities Farm Bill coming this year Show notes: Take the healthcare survey (open to Landus farmer-owners until September 11, 2023) Read Rural Matters: https://www.landus.ag/news-events/blog/rural-matters Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/landusag%20%20
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Bringing Agriculture Education to Urban Students | GROW Podcast
August 15, 2023
As the state fair kicks off its 169th year, students from all corners of the state congregate to the Iowa State Fairgrounds to eat deep-fried [insert food here], ride fair attractions, and enjoy the free shows and entertainment. Many people, even in the most agricultural affluent state in the country, may not know of the animal showings that run all week long brought by 4-H and FFA chapters from the entire state.
While rural Iowa may know the animal showings brought from their communities from students that raised them, many urban area students may not even know a competition like this exists in their city. Des Moines Public Schools started Central Campus to guide students from the five Des Moines Public High Schools to sharpen them for technical degrees and development after graduation. The Environmental & Agricultural Sciences Academy instructor, Kevin Anderson, invited the Grow Podcast and podcast host, Ashley Kaldenberg, to talk about how agriculture can be better marketed to urban based youth.
Highlights from this episode:
With the rising labor problems in the ag industry, it’s going to be important to span into urban areas with agriculture.
Getting urban based kids exposure to agriculture opens the door for all the areas of interest in the ag industry.
Show notes:
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GROW Podcast: Fertilizer Market Deep Dive
August 01, 2023
In the latest agronomy installment of the GROW Podcast, Landus agronomy lead, John King talks shop with returning guest, Stone X’s director of fertilizer, Josh Linville (@JLinvilleFert). With harvest season inching closer, it can be difficult to look forward to harvest 2024. But now is a great time to look at fertilizer prices and how to situate your operation for success next year.
Highlights from this podcast:
Outlooks on fertilizer prices in the next few weeks and how they’ll impact 2024 harvest
UAN and anhydrous prices look good
Urea is still priced high
Phosphate and potash prices looks great
*As of recording 07/25/2023
Fertilizer Market Deep Dive | GROW Podcast
August 01, 2023
In the latest agronomy installment of the GROW Podcast, Lanus agronomy lead, John King talks shop with returning guest, Stone X’s director of fertilizer, Josh Linville (@JLinvilleFert). With harvest season inching closer, it can be difficult to look forward to harvest 2024. But now is a great time to look at fertilizer prices and how to situate your operation for success next year. Highlights from this podcast: Outlooks on fertilizer prices in the next few weeks and how they’ll impact 2024 harvest UAN and anhydrous prices look good Urea is still priced high Phosphate and pot ash prices looks great *As of recording 07/25/2023 Watch the podcast Connect with us
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Agriculture Degrees and the Job Market with Mike Gaul | GROW Podcast
July 18, 2023
The GROW Podcast travels to Ames to gain insights from Mike Gaul, Director of Career Services at Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).
If you graduated from one of the top agricultural institutions in the country, ISU, you’ve likely run into Mike in Curtiss Hall. Whether it be for career advice, course selection, or just stopped in to chat, Mike has had personal interactions from students spanning 25 years of ISU graduates.
Highlights from this podcast:
Graduates from ISU CALS have a 98.5% placement rate post-graduation
ISU career fair in October is expected to have 289 recruiters
Ag-related salaries have averaged an increase of 8.4% since last year
One of the most unique job markets in ag in the last 25 years
GROW Podcast: From The Farnhamville Research Plots
July 05, 2023
Broadcasting from the Landus Research Plots in Farnhamville, the agronomy trio: John King, optimization and procurement lead; Brad Sherwin, technical agronomist data analyst; and Dan Bjorklund, technical agronomy and precision lead, find soybean cyst nematodes and tar spot in fields across the state. Find out how we use over 160 acres of research plots to help the farmers tailor the best products, hybrids, and practices. Highlights: •Soybean cyst nematodes are in 90% of soybean fields in Iowa •Tar spot is reported in six central Iowa counties •With a dry spring (tar spot being a fungus that spreads via moisture), and a two-week incubation period, tar spot being spotted early is concerning. •Rootworm beetle has also been reported •Special in-field report from agronomy account lead, Dave Lemke Show notes: Jefferson Seed Center: https://www.landus.ag/news-events/blog/broadcasting-from-the-jefferson-seed-center Tar Spot from 2023: https://www.landus.ag/agronomy/technology/tar-spot-tech High Yield Learning Group: https://www.landus.ag/agronomy/precision-ag-high-yield-learning-groups Tar Spot Tracking Map: https://corn.ipmpipe.org/tarspot/ Innovation Connector Registration: https://www.landus.ag/innovation-by-landus/innovation-connector-event-registration-form
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July 05, 2023
Broadcasting from the Landus Research Plots in Farnhamville, the agronomy trio: John King, optimization and procurement lead; Brad Sherwin, technical agronomist data analyst; and Dan Bjorklund, technical agronomy and precision lead, find soybean cyst nematodes and tar spot in fields across the state. Find out how we use over 160 acres of research plots to help the farmers tailor the best products, hybrids, and practices. Highlights: •Soybean cyst nematodes are in 90% of soybean fields in Iowa •Tar spot is reported in six central Iowa counties •With a dry spring (tar spot being a fungus that spreads via moisture), and a two-week incubation period, tar spot being spotted early is concerning. •Rootworm beetle has also been reported •Special in-field report from agronomy account lead, Dave Lemke Show notes: Jefferson Seed Center: https://www.landus.ag/news-events/blog/broadcasting-from-the-jefferson-seed-center Tar Spot from 2023: https://www.landus.ag/agronomy/technology/tar-spot-tech High Yield Learning Group: https://www.landus.ag/agronomy/precision-ag-high-yield-learning-groups Tar Spot Tracking Map: https://corn.ipmpipe.org/tarspot/ Innovation Connector Registration: https://www.landus.ag/innovation-by-landus/innovation-connector-event-registration-form
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SPECIAL EDITION: June 30, 2023 Acreage and Stock Reports
June 30, 2023
A USDA quarterly report in the middle of Summer can dramatically influence markets. Today, the USDA released its Quarterly Acreage and Grain Stock Reports. Landus grain merchandiser, Reese Drenth joins GROW Podcast host, Ashley Kaldenberg for a special, audio-only version of the podcast to interpret what these reports do for the farmer. View the Reports: https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/ https://linktr.ee/landusag
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Landus Capital Investments
June 20, 2023
In our 2022 annual report, we highlighted our pledge to invest $84.1 million back into our locations to better serve our farmer-owners. In this episode of the GROW Podcast, join host, Ashley Kaldenberg with guests, Mark Miner, chief investment officer, and Jon Setterdahl, product and services leader, as they cover how that money is used to help strategic Landus locations.
Investments in the co-op world used to be focused on speed and space. It was a coined phrase that outlined the investments that made a co-op successful. Today, we’ve shifted into an insights and infrastructure model that focuses on information and strategic location updates that not only help the cooperative grow, but more importantly elevate the farmers that we work with.
Join Mark, Jon, and Ashley as they dive into how the decisions are made regarding what locations get what updates and how locations near you may be getting upgrades in the near future.
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Solutions For Today’s Farmer - Grain Episode
June 06, 2023
Nearly two years after announcing our GROW Solutions Center, Jamie Orr, GROW Agronomy Lead, and Janette Smith, GROW Grain Lead, join Ashley on the podcast this week to share GSC’s accomplishments thus far and discuss how they are putting farmers’ needs at the forefront of Landus. With a growing virtual team made up of agronomists, grain marketers, and data analysts, the Landus GROW Solutions Center is making it easier than ever to connect with growers and answer any questions they may have. “[Farmers] aren’t working 9-5. They start their mornings early and they finish their nights late. They work weekends. So, the virtual team helps them be better. We’re here to answer their questions...It’s just about being there when the farmer needs you most.” - Janette Smith, GROW Grain Lead While the GROW Solutions Center continues to serve as a form of constant communication, it has also been used as a tool to establish meaningful relationships between Landus and our farmer-owners. Making it known that we are there to support growers every step of the way has been a major goal. With over 3,700 grain accounts and 95% of agronomy customers contacted, it is safe to say their team is doing just that. Jamie explains that by reaching out, Landus is better able to understand and serve the farmer of tomorrow; one that has a succession plan, operates sustainably, and is self-sufficient. The GROW Solutions Center compliments the field team to help growers meet the market demands of the future. If you have any questions regarding your operation, please contact the GROW Solutions Center at 515-800-GROW(4769). Follow us on our social media channels: https://linktr.ee/landusag
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