Merschman Seeds Cup of Joe
By: Merschman Seeds
Language: en-us
Categories: Science, Earth, Business, Management, Nature
Tune in every Saturday for a new episode of Merschman Seeds Cup of Joe! We share current events happening in the agricultural industry and educate you on our products to help you become profitable on your farm. You can also watch the video version of each episode on YouTube or visit our website at www.merschmanseeds.com for more information. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don't miss future episodes!
Episodes
ICM Conference Recap, Disease Pressures & Managing pH
Dec 13, 2025Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/2sFe6RDmR1E
On this episode:
🌱Dylan went to the ICM Conference in Altoona, IA this week. Hear his takeaways on wind direction & moisture and precipitation, and fungicide trials.
🌱We talk about disease pressures of Southern Rust & Tar Spot.
🌱Ben highlights how high pH can affect pesticide efficacy and how Upshift® C can be a tool to lower pH in the spray solutions.
https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/event/2025/integrated-crop-management-conference-2025
https://meristemag.com/products/upshift-c/
Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:
https://mersc...
Stalk Digestion Products, Meristem Yield Results & Late-Season Foliar Products
Dec 06, 2025Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/f_SWxRdWj4k
On this episode:
🌱Hear a recap of white mold and how stalk digestion products can limit the amount of disease in the field.
🌱We show more Meristem yield results and how fungicide can be enhanced with foliar fertilizers.
🌱We discuss the technology differences in late season foliar products.
https://brandt.co/media/15005/brandt-smart-b-mo-brochure-row-crop.pdf
Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide
Check out all of our social media links, website and more:
https://l...
Wheat Germination & A Thanksgiving Message
Nov 29, 2025Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/A3jSMvknKMI
On this episode:
🦃We have a quick discussion on wheat germination and vernalization & share a Thanksgiving message.
Our 2026 Soybean Product Lineup: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans/2025-soybean-lineup
Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide
Check out all of our social media links, website and more:
https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds
Merschman Seeds Corn Germs & Meristem’s Excavator® AMS Product Data
Nov 22, 2025Watch the video version here:
On this episode:
🌱Hear from Dylan about corn quality and germs coming out of Total Seed Production for the 2026 season.
🌱Ben shares data on Meristem’s Excavator® AMS product and the impact on nutrients.
Meristem’s Excavator® AMS product:
https://meristemag.com/newsroom/meristem-launches-excavator-ams-first-all-in-one-surfactant-water-conditioner-residue-breakdown-and-nutrient-release-product/
https://meristemag.com/products/excavator-ams/
Victrato Seed Treatment Tech Sheet:
https://assets.syngenta-us.com/pdf/media/victrato-tech-sheet.pdf
Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide
Check out all of our social media...
Victrato Seed Treatment Approval, Market Outlook & Anhydrous Insights
Nov 15, 2025Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/FQU1BSj4jTY
On this episode:
🌱We chat about the approval of Victrato Seed Treatment, a new product from Syngenta targeting nematodes, Sudden Death Syndrome aa& red crown rot.
🌱Lynn has a market update looking into 2026.
🌱Dylan applied anhydrous this week - Hear his take on how that worked, given the weather conditions.
Victrato Seed Treatment Information:
https://assets.syngenta-us.com/pdf/media/victrato-tech-sheet.pdf
Red Crown Rot Map from Crop Protection Network;
https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/maps/red-crown-rot-map
https://d...
Our Philosophy Behind Choosing Hybrids
Nov 08, 2025Watch the video version here:
On this episode:
🌱Hear a behind the scenes look on originator data for corn and the philosophy behind how we choose which hybrids to offer.
🌱We give insight on diversifying your maturity to minimize weather risk.
Merschman Seeds 2026 Soybean Lineup:
https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans
Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:
https://merschmanseeds.com/products/corn
Meristem Crop Performance:
https://meristemag.com
Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide
Check out all of our social media lin...
Strip Trial Results, Meristem Program Results & Planting Wheat
Nov 01, 2025Watch the video version here to see photos on screen throughout the episode: https://youtu.be/vGp7O0BSYa8
On this episode:
🌽Ben summarizes the strip trials that were tested at our Fort Madison, Iowa test plot.
🌽See some Meristem full program results from fields we were on site for this summer.
🌽Hear Ben’s advice on planting wheat after November 1st.
🌽Stick around for some spooky corny jokes!
https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/FMC_Meristem_Test_Plot.pdf
Meristem Crop Performance:
https://meristemag.com
Merschman S...
Soil Temperatures, Harvest Trends, and Trials: What Fall Data Is Telling Us
Oct 25, 2025Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Nj5-65QWAW0
On this episode:
🌽Hear a discussion on 4” soil temperatures and how that correlates with fall herbicide and nitrogen applications.
🌽Ben and Dylan harvested the Fort Madison, Iowa test plot. Hear what they have to say about trends they saw in the trials they tested.
🌽FIRST trials published their summary data for northern Illinois. See how our Merschman Seeds PowerCore® Enlist® 2506C-30 ranked.
F.I.R.S.T. Trials:
https://www.firstseedtests.com/2025/B2025ILNOuabsummary.pdf?email=1&date=20251024&user=1097
https://mesone...
2026 Soybean Preview, Harvest Update, and Yield Insights
Oct 18, 2025Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/5fhizrlW61E
On this episode:
🌽We preview soybean seed quality and size for 2026.
🌽Dylan has a harvest update on the West Point test plot.
🌽Hear about yield variation between weigh wagon scale and combine yield monitors.
🌽Ben questions he’s gotten this week regarding picking down beans.
Merschman Seeds 2026 Soybean Lineup:
https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans
Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:
https://merschmanseeds.com/products/corn
Meristem Crop Performance:
https://meristemag.com
Flip through the Merschman Seeds...
Harvest Insights: Test Plot Results, Wheat and Disease Protection
Oct 11, 2025Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/J8F3FpIhHP8
On this episode:
🌽We are getting test plot results. Hear from Ben about the top performing Merschman products.
🌽Now is the time to plant wheat! Merschman Seeds offers Hyper-Early & Ultra-Early wheat varieties. Hear the benefits of planting soft red winter wheat.
🌽Hear how our Starting Line soybean seed treatment options can help combat diseases such as red crown rot.
Merschman Seeds 2026 Soybean Lineup:
https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans
Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:
https://merschmanseeds.com/products/corn
Mer...
Harvest Results, Soybean Seed Size & Green Stem Syndrome
Oct 04, 2025Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/jN2KfhiJ-CM
On this episode:
🌽Hear a summary of our West Point, Iowa Show Plot harvest results and how our checks with Meristem went.
🌽Growers are bringing soybean seed to the plant. We have a discussion on seed size and quality.
🌽Ben talks about Green Stem Syndrome in soybeans.
🌽Hear a quick summary on how Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® corn is performing.
‘Green stem syndrome on soybean’ via University of Minnesota Extension:
https://extension.umn.edu/soybean-pest-management/green-stem-syndrome-soybean
Merschman Seeds 2026 Soybean Lineup:
https...
Harvest Insights: Soil Testing, Fungicide Results, and Corn Performance Updates
Sep 27, 2025Watch the video version here:
On this episode:
🌽Harvest has begun and it’s time to think about fertilizer. Have you tested the soil in your field? How can you maintain yield potential knowing what’s in your field?
🌽Dylan shares fungicide trial results from northern Iowa.
🌽Ben shares comments on how our Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® corn is performing, especially our 2512C-30 and 2411C-30.
🌽Ben also shares some Meristem Crop Performance trial work on screen.
Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:
https://merschmanseeds.com/products/corn
Meristem Crop Performance:
https://meristemag.c...
Week Travels & Insights and an Initial Harvest Update
Sep 20, 2025Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/LOUn8RS0zY4
On this episode:
🌽Ben has an update on his Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® 2512C-30 corn field that we were in last week.
🌽We have an initial harvest update.
🌽Dylan talks about planting wheat & Hessian fly free dates in Iowa.
🌽Ken Ferrie raised the topic of field fires; we talk about having a field fire action plan.
'Fly Free' Date for Hessian Fly by Erin Hodgson, via ISU Extension and Outreach
https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2012/08/fly-free-date-hessian-fly
Ken Ferrie’s Boots...