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Welcome to Keeping It Independent from Wyffels Hybrids. This podcast will focus on answering questions farmers face every day. We’re going to approach each question or topic from an unbiased, independent perspective and provide the best information we can to help you make the best decision for your operation.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Keeping It Independent from Wyffels Hybrids. This podcast will focus on answering questions farmers face every day. We’re going to approach each question or topic from an unbiased, independent perspective and provide the best information we can to help you make the best decision for your operation.
Keeping It Independent is hosted by Wyffels Hybrids. The show has published 108 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Corn Harvest (Finally) Rolling" (22 October 2026, 23 minutes), "Sprout of Control? Vivipary, Grain Quality, & Insurance" (7 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "Research & Production Harvest" (2 October 2026, 43 minutes).
Keeping It Independent publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 108 episodes.
Booking probability for Keeping It Independent is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Keeping It Independent requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Keeping It Independent's contact route on record: verified email.
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Wyffels Hybrids hosts Keeping It Independent, a science podcast with 108 episodes published.
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Episode #107
It took a while, but corn harvest has finally hit its stride. As corn growers, we’ve faced a rollercoaster of weather this season. The recent shift to clear skies and warm temperatures has provided a productive harvest...
As harvest season progresses, staying informed and proactive about potential issues can make all the difference. For growers facing the challenges of vivipary and other quality concerns, having a clear plan and an...
Episode #105
Ever wonder what harvest looks like behind-the-scenes at a seed corn company? While corn growers across the Midwest are getting rolling with harvest, the Wyffels research and production teams are managing their own...
Episode #104
It might only be mid-September, but it's already looking like October across the central Midwest. The corn crop is ahead of schedule, and it's time to make sure your harvest plan is in place. On today's episode, the...
Episode #103
Too much rain? Not enough rain? Too much heat? All of the above at certain times? It's been a stressful year for the corn crop across the Midwest, and we're starting to see the impact in September. On today's show...
Episode #102
A tale of two seasons in the Corn Belt. To the west, dust. To the east, mud. What does it all mean for the corn crop in these areas? Well, the answer might surprise you. Crop development is ahead of normal in many parts...
Episode #101
It's time for some Corn Disease 101. For our 101st episode, we're going back to school with Iowa State University Extension Field Crops Pathologist Alison Robertson to learn everything about 2026 disease pressure. She...
Episode #100
Happy 100th episode! August is here and the corn is looking, by and large, pretty good. But we can't take our eye off the ball! Disease pressure is ticking up, and we all know how quickly a positive yield outlook can...
Episode #99
Guess who's back? Back again. Our old nemesis Southern Rust is starting to pop up across the Corn Belt. And it's not the only disease creeping into local fields. As we approach August, there are several key management...
Episode #97
As smoke from the fireworks clears, we take a moment to see how the corn crop stands across the central Midwest. In July, corn growers are facing weather and crop management challenges. In this episode of Keeping It...
As the calendar flips from June to July, things are looking mostly good across the Corn Belt. But that doesn't mean we can let our guard down. Tar spot is popping up across the region and it's time to consider how...
Back in May, much of the Corn Belt was begging for rain. Now? Not so much. Frequent and heavy rain are causing challenges across the central Midwest. On today's podcast, the Wyffels Agronomy Team discusses nitrogen...
June is giving us a bit of everything. Powerful early season storms. Hot and muggy days. Cool and rainy stretches... But, you know what? Overall, the corn is looking pretty good. On today's podcast, the Wyffels Agronomy...
Episode #93
Corn suddenly hit the fast forward button! Recent heat and rains have supercharged plant growth. But that doesn't come without its challenges...and the need to act quickly. On today's episode, the Wyffels Agronomy Team...
As the weather warms up and the corn growing season gets rolling, farmers face critical decisions regarding post-application strategies. Have you ever wondered how to ensure your crops thrive during this crucial phase...
Episode #91
Planting season is wrapping up across the Central Corn Belt, and post applications are coming up fast. On today's podcast, the Wyffels agronomy team closes the book on planting season and takes a closer look at the...
Episode #90
From extreme dryness to unexpected cold snaps, this spring has thrown us some curveballs. But by staying informed and proactive, growers can still optimize their planting outcomes despite the unpredictable weather. In...
Now Entering: The Dog Days of Planting in the Central Corn Belt. On this week's episode, get to know our new Area Agronomy Manager, Andy Swanson. Andy will serve eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa for Wyffels...
Episode #88
Planting is rolling across the Central Corn Belt! Some regions got off to hot starts, while others are still fighting wet conditions. From excellent conditions in parts of Minnesota to challenges in northern Illinois...
Episode #87
Planting season is here! Well, sort of. While some growers in the central Midwest have dabbled in soybeans, corn planting remains largely on hold for now. With the start of the season, many farmers are faced with...
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Director of Thought Leadership at the Institute of Business Forecasting, Institute of Business Forecasting
Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Iowa State University
IL State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator, Illinois Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey
new associate head baseball coach and assistant athletic director of external affairs, Hoover Spine and Relief Now Laser Birmingham
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