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Welcome to Spilling the Beans a Grow Smart® Live Podcast hosted by a Team of BASF Experts and designed to boost your soybean profitability! Each episode breaks down the genetics, traits, and agronomic strategies that drive higher yields and better returns. Whether you're battling pests, managing fertility, or exploring new soybean traits, we’ve got you covered. Tune in weekly for expert insights that will help you grow smarter and maximize your profits.
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Ep 20: Timing Is Everything- The Impact of Planting Dates on Soybeans
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Send us a text Early planting can significantly increase soybean yields, but it comes with both advantages and risks. Bill and Jeff discuss the importance of planting timing, the impact on pod and node development, and essential management strategies such as weed control and seed treatments. Topics Covered: • Importance of early planting in maximiz…
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Ep 19: Seeding Smarter, Not Harder - Finding the Perfect Rate for Max Yield
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the critical importance of managing soybean seeding rates to optimize yield and profitability. By understanding the specific characteristics of soybean varieties, soil types, and environmental factors, growers can tailor their seeding strategies for better production outcomes. • Seeding rate management for…
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Ep 18: Harvest Boost - Optimizing Soybean Fertility for Bigger Yields
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to smashing the 80 bushels per acre barrier with strategic soybean fertility management. Ever wondered how a simple nutrient misstep can turn your lush soybean dreams into a tangled mess? Join us, Jeff Mueller and Bill Backus, as we spill the beans on avoiding common pitfalls and maximizing your yield, especially w…
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Ep 17: Protecting Your Soybeans The Sclerotinia White Mold Menace
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Send us a text Our conversation sheds light on the complex life cycle of white mold, with an emphasis on its overwintering capabilities and infection process. We explore how environmental conditions, such as dense canopies and high organic matter, fuel its development and discuss emerging research on managing root infections through seed treatments…
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Ep 16: Why Phytophthora Root Rot Could be Sabotaging Your Soybean Yields
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Send us a text Phytophthora root rot (PRR) is more than a challenge—it's a persistent threat capable of crippling your soybean yields if left unchecked. In this episode, we uncover the hidden dangers of PRR, its devastating impact on soybean plants, and why recognizing and controlling this disease is vital for every grower. From the role of geograp…
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BONUS: Experts Discuss 0% Financing & Agronomic Strategies that will Maximize Farm Profitability
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to maximizing your farm’s profitability even in challenging economic times! Join us as we explore innovative strategies with Joan Jordan, product manager for BASF's soybean fungicide portfolio, and Kanlaya Barr, head of the economics team at John Deere. Joan and Kanlaya bring their expertise to the table, discussin…
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Ep 15: Understanding the Influence of IDC on Soybeans
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Send us a text What if understanding the intricacies of soil pH could transform your soybean farming? Join us as we delve into the complexities of managing iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) and high pH levels in soybean fields across notable U.S. regions such as Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll gain pr…
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Ep 14: The True Influence of Soybean Economics
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Send us a text What if Iowa's soybeans are worth more than just their weight in gold? On this episode of "Spilling the Beans," we're joined by Grant Kimberly, a leading figure in the soybean industry, to explore the monumental impact of soybeans on the U.S. economy. Listen as Grant uncovers the $17 billion powerhouse that is Iowa's soybean contribu…
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Ep 13: In-Season Disease and Insect Control
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of soybean farming and transform your harvest potential with insights from our latest episode featuring expert guest insights on disease and insect management. Learn how to safeguard your crops against the economic losses caused by diseases like frog eye leaf spot and sudden death syndrome. We promise to equip you …
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to mastering weed control in soybean farming with insights from our special guest, Jared Roskamp, a seasoned BSF tech service representative with profound expertise in weed science. Discover the evolution of weed management strategies over the past few decades, as we traverse from the manual weed-pulling days to th…
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Ep 10: Tactics to position yourself for success in 2025 and beyond
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to thriving in the unpredictable world of soybean farming as we dissect the strategies essential for success. Ever wondered how to leverage multi-year and multi-location data to optimize your yields? Our latest episode promises to equip you with the insights needed to adapt to the environmental shifts from 2022 to …
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Send us a text What if you could conquer the most stubborn weeds in your soybean fields with a fresh strategy? Join us on this enlightening episode of Spilling the Beans, where we explore the complexities of weed control, a challenge as persistent as the weeds themselves. Our discussion navigates the turbulent waters of weed management with a focus…
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Ep 9: Why does seed quality matter in high yielding soybeans?
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to mastering soybean seed quality with our latest episode and transform your yield results. Join us and our esteemed guest, Terry Garner, who brings 46 years of experience in seed production management. Terry will share his invaluable insights into the innovative technologies and meticulous processes that ensure to…
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Ep 8: Unlocking Soybean Yield: Mastering Variety Placement and Digital Tools
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of optimizing soybean farming and watch your yields soar! This episode of Spilling the Beans promises to transform your approach to soybean placement, turning a crop often overshadowed by corn into a centerpiece of your farming strategy. Tune in as Bill Backus and Jeff Mueller recount personal stories from the harv…
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Ep 7: SCN Showdown: Winning the Battle for Your Soybean Yields
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to managing soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and safeguard your yields like never before. Join us as we explore the evolving world of SCN control, with insights from Dr. Mike McCarville, a leading expert in SCN research. Discover why traditional methods are losing their grip and how innovative solutions like Nemisphere …
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Ep 6: Unlocking Soybean Potential: Exploring BASF's Innovations and Genetic Diversity
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Send us a text Discover the groundbreaking potential of soybean germplasm diversity as we chat with Mark Hubler, the canola and soybean agronomy lead at BSF North America. Mark shares how the introduction of diverse breeding techniques is transforming soybean farming, particularly for Midwest farmers, by unleashing new genetic possibilities that pr…
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Ep 5: Maximizing Yield: Understanding the Yield Triangle (G x E x M)
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to maximizing your soybean and corn yields with insights from our latest episode of Spilling the Beans, where Bill Backus and Jeff Mueller break down the powerful G by E by M model—Genetics by Environment by Management. Have you ever wondered how these three elements interact like the legs of a triangle to shape yo…
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Ep 4: Decoding Harvest Data: Making the Most of Your Yield Insights - Genetics
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Send us a text Learn how seed quality, conditioning, and pathology testing play pivotal roles in setting the stage for a successful planting season and achieving optimal crop performance. Liberty , Outlook , Zidua, Zidua PRO , Poncho Votivo , Endura Fungicide, Revytek Fungicide, Fastac CS , ILEVO , Vault IP Plus , Relenya , Priaxor Fungicide, Liber…
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Ep 3: Tackling Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN): Safeguard Your Yield
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Send us a text Uncover the hidden threat in your soybean fields with our latest episode of Spilling the Beans! Join hosts Jeff Mueller and Bill Backus as they promise to arm you with the knowledge needed to tackle soybean cyst nematode (SCN) head-on. With Dr. Troy Bauer, a pest management expert, offering his insights, we shed light on SCN's biolog…
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Ep 2: Inside the Bean: Exploring Next-Gen Soybean Genetics
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Send us a text Discover the Future of Farming: Get insights on the benefits of having an exclusive germplasm can help you maximize your yields next season. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liberty , Outlook , Zidua, Zidua PRO , Poncho Votivo , Endura Fungicide, Revytek Fungic…
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Ep 1: We are Spilling the Beans in Season 2
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Send us a text In season 1 we Rev'ed Us All Up! In Season 2 we are Spilling the Beans. Join us as we spill the beans on everything soy! Get to know your hosts, discover our passion for soybean farming, and find out what insights and stories you can expect in our upcoming episodes. Every Tuesday your hosts Bill & Jeff talks genetics, traits, fertili…
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Episode 12: Innovation and a Southern Gentleman
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Send us a text In this final episode of the Rev Us All Up Podcast, join Mike and guest Abraham Fulmer as they take one more look at the impact of Revysol in the world of specialty crops, but this time from a national perspective. From potatoes to grapes, the introduction of Revysol has reinvigorated disease control for specialty crop farmers and pr…
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Send us a text Join host Mike Probst in this episode, "Consistency is Key" as Mike talks to Kim Tutor, BASF Technical Marketing Manager, talk about the reliability and performance of Revysol. Grow Smart, Revysol, Veltyma, Revytek, Cevya, Provysol, Headline, Headline AMP, Priaxor and Revylok are trademarks or registered trademarks of BASF. All other…
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Send us a text Join host Mike Probst in this episode, "The Gift That Keeps Giving" as Mike talks to Kelly Liberator, BASF Field Marketing Manager, talk about the long lasting power of Revysol. Grow Smart, Revysol, Veltyma, Revytek, Cevya, Provysol, Headline, Headline AMP, Priaxor and Revylok are trademarks or registered trademarks of BASF. All othe…
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Episode 9: Guardian of California's Crop Diversity, Part 2
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Send us a text Join host Mike Probst in this eye-opening episode, "Guardian of California's Crop Diversity" as we venture into California, the number one state in crop diversity in the U.S. Discover how diverse farming in the heart of Fresno impacts not just local but global food supplies. Mike talks to Jesse Samler, BASF, Technical Service Represe…
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Episode 8: Guardian of California's Crop Diversity Part 1
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Send us a text Join host Mike Probst in this eye-opening episode, "Guardian of California's Crop Diversity" as we venture into California, the number one state in crop diversity in the U.S. Discover how diverse farming in the heart of Fresno impacts not just local but global food supplies. Mike talks to Jesse Samler, BASF, Technical Service Represe…
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Send us a text Join host Mike Probst and guests Gary Fellows and Kaleb Hellwig as they talk about history of Headline and Plant Health at BASF. The Evolution of Plant Health with Headline Part 2: Gary Fellows and Kaleb Hellwig share insights on pioneering plant health for better yields. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart, Revysol, …
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Send us a text Join host Mike Probst and guests Gary Fellows and Kaleb Hellwig as they talk about history of Headline and Plant Health at BASF. The Evolution of Plant Health with Headline Part 1: Gary Fellows and Kaleb Hellwig share insights on pioneering plant health for better yields. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart, Revysol, …
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Episode 5: George Washington Carver Would Be Proud
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Send us a text George Washington Carver Would Be Proud: Invigorating Peanut Disease Control Join guest Jacob Smith to not only dive into the world of peanut production, but also discover why the development of Revysol brought a much-needed new option for disease control and how it is an option that every peanut grower should consider implementing i…
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Send us a text Power is Power: Harnessing the Strength in Crop Protection Not all active ingredients are built the same, and they don’t all control diseases the same. Join us with guest Jeff Standish to learn about the power of Revysol’s disease control and what it means for your crops. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart, Revysol, …
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Send us a text The Black Plague Join us with Kurt Maertens to delve into effective strategies for managing and overcoming the devastating impact of Tar Spot on your corn yield. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart, Revysol, Veltyma, Revytek, Cevya, Provysol, Headline, Headline AMP, Priaxor and Revylok are trademarks or registered tra…
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Send us a text Rev Us All Up! Empowering Your Farm's Future: Discover how this podcast series will provide you with actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world solutions to help enhance your crop yield and tackle your biggest agricultural challenges. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart, Revysol, Veltyma, Revytek, Cevya, Provy…
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Send us a text A Universal Key: Unlocking Broad-Spectrum Disease Control Learn the secret behind Revysol’s ability to control a large variety of key diseases across numerous different crops. Michigan Tech Service Rep Trevor Kraus gives his insight and real-world solutions to help enhance your crop. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smar…
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