In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Jonathan LaPorte, Farm Business Management Educator at Michigan State University Extension, explains how growers can better navigate commodity market volatility. He outlines current market trends, shares crop pricing strategies, and breaks down the role of crop insurance in risk mitigation. Gain practical tips to strengthen your marketing plan. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Grain marketers succeed when they simplify decisions and relate to the producer’s reality.”

Meet the guest: Jonathan LaPorte serves as a Farm Business Management Educator with Michigan State University Extension. With experience ranging from USDA lending to agronomy sales, his work focuses on production economics, commodity marketing, and risk management strategies for the crop industry.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:45) Introduction
• (01:17) Guest background
• (06:52) Commodity market updates
• (12:09) Global trade pressures
• (15:18) Supply and demand impacts
• (19:39) Building marketing plans
• (25:15) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Felipe Dalla Lana from Louisiana State University discusses the challenges and innovations in rice disease management in the U.S. crop industry. He unpacks the unique environmental pressures in southern rice production, the limitations of current fungicide use, and the integrated strategies being adopted for sustainable outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

"About half of the rice grown in the U.S. is exported, but a significant portion is used in domestic food and beverage production."

Meet the guest: Dr. Felipe Dalla Lana is an Assistant Professor and Rice Pathology Specialist at Louisiana State University, with a research focus on rice disease epidemiology and management. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Plant Pathology from The Ohio State University. His work emphasizes disease resistance, fungicide limitations, and environmental adaptability in rice production.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:00) Introduction
• (06:22) Rice disease pressure
• (09:07) Louisiana rice industry
• (15:59) Major rice diseases
• (20:20) Fungicide limitations
• (26:20) Yield loss risks
• (38:00) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special series on corn production from The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Osler Ortez, Assistant Professor of Corn and Emerging Crops at The Ohio State University, shares key insights into hybrid performance trials, corn management, and emerging crop opportunities. He explains how decades of agronomic research are guiding the future of crop efficiency and sustainability. Learn what these lessons reveal for future management decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Corn performance trials have revealed over five decades of genetic progress and management adaptation across diverse production environments."

Meet the guest: Dr. Osler Ortez serves as Assistant Professor of Corn and Emerging Crops at The Ohio State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Agronomy and Crop Production from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, an M.S. in Agronomy from Kansas State University, and a B.S. in Agriculture from Zamorano University in Honduras.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:14) Introduction
• (05:08) Row crop systems
• (05:23) Emerging crops in Ohio
• (11:07) Double cropping
• (11:50) Corn management
• (26:37) Hybrid study insights
• (29:04) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. James Rogers, Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist at North Dakota State University, explores practical forage solutions for Northern cropping systems. He shares research on bale and swath grazing, sorghum-soybean mixes, and winter forage strategies. Learn how soil health, crop-livestock integration, and preventive plant acreage are shaping forage systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Everything tends to go dormant after frost, even cool-season perennials, making winter a major challenge."

Meet the guest: Dr. James Rogers holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Clemson University and serves as an Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist and Interim Assistant Director at the North Central Research Extension Center. With decades of experience in pasture management, forage systems, and grazing research, his work bridges practical application with agronomic innovation.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:08) Introduction
• (07:43) Forage systems in North Dakota
• (10:23) Bale and swath grazing
• (14:21) Improving forage system efficiency
• (16:08) Sorghum-soybean integration
• (24:11) Risk management in sorghum
• (26:37) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Guillermo Balboa from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln explains how precision agriculture and digital dashboards are reshaping nitrogen management strategies in corn production. He shares data-backed methods to increase efficiency, reduce nitrogen input without sacrificing yield, and evaluate biologicals and sensors in real-world farm settings. Learn how decision tools and farmer benchmarking are guiding sustainable practices. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Our dashboards use accurate seasonal forecasts to help predict crop stages and guide nutrient timing decisions."

Meet the guest: Dr. Guillermo Balboa earned his Ph.D. in Agronomy and Crop Science from Kansas State University, following an M.S. and B.S. from the National University of Río Cuarto. As a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, he develops nitrogen strategies using precision ag, crop models, and data tools. His work helps optimize nutrient use and sustainability in corn systems.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:05) Introduction
• (05:40) Nitrogen strategies
• (06:42) Sensor and model tools
• (09:09) Benchmarking field efficiency
• (18:05) Biologicals field evaluation
• (23:46) Barriers to tech adoption
• (26:21) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special 100th episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Chad Lee from the University of Kentucky explores the future of crop production. He discusses how agronomy brings together weed science, nutrient management, and cropping systems to support resilient farming. From managing cover crops to improving nitrogen efficiency and advancing no-till corn after cover crops, he explains how Kentucky farmers are adapting to new production challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

"You're constantly learning whether you're learning how to be a faculty member or learning how to manage students and budgets."

Meet the guest: Dr. Chad Lee is an Extension Professor of Grain Crops and Director of the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence at the University of Kentucky. With a PhD in Agronomy and Crop Science from Michigan State University, his work spans corn, soybeans, and wheat, focusing on nutrient management, cover crops, and yield stability. His extension leadership bridges research and farm application.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:58) Introduction
• (05:51) Weed science background
• (10:04) Becoming an agronomist
• (11:30) Research and extension focus
• (15:47) Revisiting agronomic basics
• (16:47) Cover crop management
• (28:35) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special series on corn production from The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Terry Griffin from Kansas State University explains how solar storms can throw GPS off right when farmers need it most, and what it means for planting and harvest. He shares what happened during the May 2024 outage, including the yield and financial losses for corn and peanut growers, as well as the tough decisions farmers had to make in the field. Learn how to manage GPS disruptions and be prepared for possible future interruptions. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Conservative estimates suggest half a billion dollars in lost corn production due to GPS outages during peak planting."

Meet the guest: Dr. Terry Griffin is Professor of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. He earned his B.S. in Agronomy and M.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Arkansas and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University. His research spans geospatial analysis and big data applications for farm decision-making. Recognized internationally for his contributions to precision agriculture, Dr. Griffin provides unique insights into the vulnerabilities and opportunities of digital farming.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:16) Introduction
• (09:09) Space weather explained
• (15:16) May 2024 solar storm
• (19:06) Solar cycle insights
• (28:06) Ag consequences
• (38:49) Preparing for GPS outages
• (46:41) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Logan Simon, Assistant Professor and Southwest Area Agronomist at Kansas State University, discusses the growing role of cotton in Kansas' cropping systems. He explains how thermally limited cotton production is becoming more viable in Kansas, how cotton fits into both dryland and irrigated farming practices, its benefits in crop rotation, and strategies for overcoming harvest and production challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Cotton for Kansas gives us a phenomenal opportunity to diversify our rotations away from feed grains."

Meet the guest: Dr. Logan Simon is an Assistant Professor and Southwest Area Agronomist at Kansas State University. He holds a Master's and a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Kansas State University. His applied research focuses on dryland and limit-irrigated cropping systems to increase regional productivity, water use efficiency, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Simon’s work emphasizes cotton agronomy, soil fertility, and integrated pest management in southwestern Kansas.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:58) Introduction
• (01:24) Dr. Simon's background
• (06:09) Cotton in Kansas
• (09:39) Benefits of cotton
• (12:44) Cotton as a rotational crop
• (21:38) Temperature & growing degree days
• (32:23) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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