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Field Trials Unleashed

by Craig & Eric

Join Craig & Eric on Field Trials Unleashed, where they discuss agronomic trials, products, practices, and what it takes to generate profitability on a modern farm. Craig and Eric are both professional agronomist for Illini FS, both are incredibly passionate about their careers, and want to share both the fundamentals of agronomy and what it takes to obtain higher yields and to be sustainably long term profitable.

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Episodes

  1. Sn2 Ep1 New Year New Podcast

    Derailed by Covid-19 in 2021, we took a long leave of absence to make changes, improve, and get back on track for 2022. We are excited to have a new studio, change up the podcast format, and to bring even better information for the season ahead. Reflecting back on 2021, it was certainly a year to...

  2. Sn. 1 Ep. 14- Know Your 2021 Fall Budget

    In the latest episode of Field Trials Unleashed, Craig & Eric discuss the importance of knowing your budget number for fall inputs as we navigate increasing input cost for fall 2021. They provide some ideas on how to possibly reduce fertilizer usage or at least better utilize the purchased...

  3. Sn. 1 Ep. 13- Dr. Kleczweski on Disease, Insects, and Best Management Practices

    Sit down and buckle in for a real 45+ min. conversation with Dr. Kleczweski on a host of topics ranging from disease to Soybean Cyst Nematode. Staying true to our theme of using good agronomy, we also discuss Best Management Practices, not jumping to quick conclusions, and plenty of scouting to...

  4. Sn. 1 Ep. 12- Early Planted Beans Weed Management

    After a 1 month hiatus focusing on their primary careers, Craig & Eric are back in the studio to discuss the possibility of a 3 pass Crop Protection plan for weed management in soybeans. They also discuss the abundant examples of crop response from chemicals both intended applications and from...

  5. Sn 1. Ep. 11 Andy Folta with Climate Fieldview

    Buckle in for a little longer of an episode because it's worth listening to Craig & Eric discuss everything Climate Fieldview with Andy Folta. From the latest updates to map anything kits on plow pulling donkeys. Andy is very consistent with the theme of compatibility and the ability of Climate...

  6. Sn 1. Ep. 10 Regional vs National Recs.

    Not all data is created equal; Craig & Eric express concerns with listening to broad level recommendations from National Consultants, even if they are well intended. Agriculture is great at marketing "stuff", but to remain profitable a grower needs to understand why they are using that particular...

  7. Sn 1. Ep. 9 2021 Season Update

    With a rain delay, Craig & Eric had a chance to get back in the studio and put together a season update of what they have been up to. In addition to the daily job requirements, they are also pushing field trials out the door and have accumulated over 20 trials placed already this season. Listen…

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  8. Sn1. Ep. 8 Randy Niver on Frost Injury & Replant

    We get to know Randy Niver Technical Agronomist with Dekalb/Asgrow and then discuss the risk factors and symptoms of frost injury from April freezing temperatures & snow. Randy addresses replant supply before giving us an idea of what kind of products are coming down the pipeline from Bayer Crop...

  9. Sn.1- Ep. 7 April Snow, Dr. Howard Brown, & Carbon Credits

    As Craig & Eric are snowed out in April, they take a minute to discuss On Farm Discovery, M.O.M, and the environment with the one and only Dr. Howard Brown. Cold Water Imbibition is at the forefront with the precipitation and temperatures in East Central Illinois, so Craig & Eric dive into…

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  10. Sn.1- Ep. 6 Guest Tom Hogan on Liberty Applications

    Craig and Eric discuss cold weather planting & burndown considerations, best label practices for use of Dicamba and 2,4-D ahead of soybeans, and finish by talking to guest Tom Hogan with Precision Laboratories about best management practices utilizing Liberty or Dicamba in your 2021 crop…

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  11. Sn.1- Ep. 5 Rainy Day Random Thoughts

    Updates from the field as we get our 1st week of field work done. We discuss our 1st round of Centuro trials & scripts, followed by NH3 watch outs. As temperatures may drop this next week, we are urging caution on using PPO chemistries that may cause injury as beans struggle to get out of the...

  12. Sn.1- Ep. 4 NCGA Thoughts & Considerations

    In Craig & Eric's latest episode they talk broadly about considerations for NCGA products, rates, placement, and watch outs. National Corn Grower Association entries can be fun and rewarding to the growers looking to take their yields to the next level. However, Craig & Eric explain the increased...

  13. Sn.1- Ep. 3 Know What's on Your Seed Pt 2.

    Join Craig & Eric in part 2 of Know What's on Your Seed, where they discuss overtreat opportunities with Barry Soliday, Sr. Crop Protection Territory Manager with GROWMARK. Get Barry's take on seed overtreatment options; whether it's Zinc & Manganese on Corn or Zinc & Molybdenum on Soybeans…

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  14. Sn.1- Ep. 3 Know What's on Your Seed Pt 1.

    In Part 1 of this episode Craig & Eric discuss two of the most popular seed treatments and break down what active ingredients are in each so you know what you're getting with your seed treatment. Before discussing overtreat options with Barry Soliday in Part 2, they also discuss new SDS &…

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  15. Sn.1- Ep. 2 Getting Started with Starter Fertilizers

    In the 2nd episode of Field Trials Unleashed, Craig and Eric dive right into discussing Starter Fertilizers & On Farm Discovery opportunities. Starters seem to be trending recently and they wanted to give some information to help those who may be interested in getting set up with a starter…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Craig & Eric on Field Trials Unleashed, where they discuss agronomic trials, products, practices, and what it takes to generate profitability on a modern farm. Craig and Eric are both professional agronomist for Illini FS, both are incredibly passionate about their careers, and want to share both the fundamentals of agronomy and what it takes to obtain higher yields and to be sustainably long term profitable.

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Join Craig & Eric on Field Trials Unleashed, where they discuss agronomic trials, products, practices, and what it takes to generate profitability on a modern farm. Craig and Eric are both professional agronomist for Illini FS, both are incredibly passionate about their careers, and want to share...

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