Go to the Field

Listen in as Ryan and Eric look ahead to the next 30 days of the season, walking through several scenarios to help set your crop up for yield and weed management success. Recorded on 04/21/2026.

Ryan and Eric sit down with Mark Tarter and Noah Kopplin from The Equity’s Grain department to break down grain strategies and what they mean for growers. Find episode resources at theequity.com/gotothefield

Listen in as Ryan and Eric talk the what and why of denitrification. They dive into nutrient loss and why nitrogen stabilizers matter as we head into season.

Ryan and Eric sit down with Brent Mansfield, a Field Agronomist at Bayer, to discuss Convintro, a new herbicide hitting the market in 2026. Convintro is a preemergence and burndown product that delivers a new mode of action to target waterhemp and Palmer amaranth in the field.

Ryan and Eric sit down with Matt Geiger, an agronomist at Syngenta, to discuss pH, half-lives, and product stability in the marketplace. Ryan, Eric, and Matt share what they've learned in their research and conversations across the industry.

Ryan and Eric sit down with Matt Geiger, an agronomist at Syngenta, to dive into Victrato—an innovative soybean seed treatment setting a new standard in crop protection. Discover how Victrato defends against nematodes and serious diseases like Red Crown Rot and Sudden Death Syndrome, helping growers protect their yield and maximize performance.Visit theequity.com/gotothefield to view photos of trial Victrato results.

Ryan and Eric talk weed control, pre and post emergence herbicides, and planning ahead for 2026.Learn more and view episode resources by visiting theequity.com/gotothefield

Ryan and Eric discuss best sulfur practices. They dive into the implications of sulfur product timing, type, and management for your field. Learn more and view episode resources by visiting theequity.com/gotothefield

Ryan and Eric are joined by Dan Beckman and Josh Tooley from Bayer to discuss the selection of Dekalb hybrids.Josh, a Dekalb Technical Product Lead, bridges the gap between breeding and commercial organizations within Dekalb to help new hybrids reach growers.

Ryan and Eric are joined by Dan Beckman and Josh Tooley from Bayer to discuss Vyconic — a groundbreaking new herbicide trait package for soybeans.Vyconic is the first of its kind to offer tolerance to five herbicides, providing unmatched flexibility for growers. With regulatory approval pending and a potential launch in 2027, Josh and Dan share insights into what this new Asgrow soybean trait could mean for farmers and give an inside look at the process behind bringing a new trait to market.

Eric and Ryan talk 30 days post-emergence, stand evaluation, replant considerations, and solutions. View episode resources by visiting theequity.com/gotothefield

Ryan and Eric are joined by Jeremy Williams, Allen Walters, and John Babcock to discuss high yield soybean strategies. Jeremy and Allen are growers working to maximize yields for corn and soybeans in their operations. Their farms work with salesman John Babcock to build and execute a plan for the growing season.Listen in as they provide tips regarding what they do both in and out of season to maximize yield potential across their operations.Hear more from Jeremy, Allen, and John in Episode 7: Yield Strategies with Local NCGA Contest Winners. Learn more and view episode resources by visiting theequity.com/gotothefield

Join Ryan and Eric as they talk about AMS, what it is, when to use it, and what some of the implications of its uses are. Learn more and view episode resources by visiting theequity.com/gotothefield

Ryan and Eric are joined by Tony Weber of Green Creek Drones. They talk all things agriculture spray drones, crop protection, and what it looks like for you to take control of your operation's aerial application.With their location in Effingham, Green Creek Drones specializes in supporting growers in and out of the field throughout the growing season. They offer sale to service expertise, guiding you through the process of adding and maintaining a drone for your operation. In partnership with The Equity, Green Creek Drones offers custom aerial application within the trade territory. Learn more and view episode resources by visiting theequity.com/gotothefield

Ryan and Eric are joined by Jeremy Williams, Allen Walters, and John Babcock to discuss high yield corn strategies. Jeremy and Allen are 2024 National and State winners of the NCGA Yield Contest. Individually, their farms work with salesman John Babcock to build and execute a plan for the growing season.Listen in as they provide tips regarding what they do both in and out of season to maximize yield potential across their operations.Learn more and view episode resources by visiting theequity.com/gotothefield

Ryan and Eric are joined by Matt Wehmeyer, President of Wehmeyer Seed and AgriMAXX Wheat to talk wheat management throughout the season. They cover crop protection application, common disease, and how to best understand your wheat stands this season.Wehmeyer Seed and AgriMAXX Wheat are based in Mascoutah, Illinois working with growers across the nation to bring nationally recognized, high yield wheat varieties to their operations. Their expertise has helped some growers push yields over 150 bushels.Learn more and view episode resources by visiting theequity.com/gotothefield

Ryan and Eric are joined by Kyle Dasenbrock of Planters Precision. They talk about the effects of planter health to yields and highlight what can be done as you gear up for planting season to maintain equipment. Planters Precision is a leading precision agriculture technology brand offering solutions to maximize yields and operational efficiencies. With three locations in Montrose, Gays, and Moweaqua, their team supports growers in and out of the field throughout the growing season. They offer a range of solutions for planters, sprayers, toolbars, and harvest equipment, designed to meet the ever-changing needs of agriculture. In partnership with companies like Precision Planting, 360 Yield Center, Harvest International, and GTS, Planters Precision brings data-driven solutions to operations. With the ability to custom-build or retrofit existing technology, they make upgraded technology feasible for all farms. Learn more and view episode resources by visiting theequity.com/gotothefield

Join Ryan and Eric as they deep dive into fungicides when targeting tar spot, southern rust, and other diseases that can be impactful throughout the growing season. They tackle what, why, and when when it comes to using and applying fungicides.View podcast resources, including photos and examples, by visiting theequity.com/gotothefield.

Ryan and Eric talk weed management strategy, and answer the question we all have, how do you have less weeds and more yield? They dive into a few potential ways to help tackle weeds, both pre- and post-emergence, to take home better yields at harvest.Visit theequity.com/gotothefield to view episode resources.

Ryan and Eric deep dive into Soybean Cyst nematode (SCN), a silent yield robber. In this episode, they talk through what SCN is, how to identify it, and how to manage soybean cyst nematode both in and out of season. Visit theequity.com/gotothefield to view other episode resources.

Join The Equity's Agronomy team as we deliver you a source of agronomic and agriculture market information relevant to your farming operation. Hosts, Ryan Wermert and Eric Oseland, will bring straight-to-the-point strategies to maximize field efficiencies and yields. We will also be interviewing and sharing conversations with industry leaders, customers, and more.