Purdue Crop Chat

Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 93: Dan and Shaun Assess Waterlogged Corn and Soybean Crops

Heavy rains have taken a visible toll on Indiana crops. On this week's Purdue Crop Chat Podcast, Dan Quinn and Shaun Casteel tour the fields at Purdue's Agronomy Center for Research & Education (ACRE) to show firsthand what's happening. While impacted corn is stealing the spotlight, the experts say soybeans are also facing significant stress as saturated soils continue to create mounting challenges across the state. They break down what's causing the damage, what farmers should be scouting for now, and the key management decisions that could help salvage yield potential. This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Your Indiana corn and soybean checkoff investments are working to find new markets for your crops through International Demand, New Uses and Research. Learn more about the programs working on your behalf at YourCheckoff.com.

Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 92: Heavy Rain, Emergence Issues and Possible Disease Pressures

On the latest episode of the Purdue Extension Crop Chat Podcast: Purdue’s Crop Pathologist Darcy Telenko joins Eric, Shaun, and Dan to discuss the recent bouts of heavy rain, emergence issues, possible disease pressures, and a whole host of other challenges facing corn and soybean producers this growing season. This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Your Indiana corn and soybean checkoff investments are working to find new markets for your crops through International Demand, New Uses and Research. Learn more about the programs working on your behalf at YourCheckoff.com. The Hoosier Ag Today Presents YOUR Purdue Extension—a Podcast Network is presented by Indiana Farm Bureau—A Unified Voice for Agriculture.

Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 91: Rain, Delays, and an Indiana Wheat Surprise

On this episode of the “Purdue Crop Chat” Podcast, Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean Shaun” Casteel with Purdue Extension tackle the frustrating conditions facing Indiana farmers as relentless rains and soggy soils continue to delay fieldwork across the state. They also highlight the surprising bright spot in Indiana agriculture—a strong, ahead-of-schedule wheat crop—despite widespread drought stress impacting wheat production across much of the U.S. This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Your Indiana corn and soybean checkoff investments are working to find new markets for your crops through International Demand, New Uses and Research. Learn more about the programs working on your behalf at YourCheckoff.org.

Purdue Crop Chat Ep. 90: Record Pace, Weed Worries, and the Future of Corn

Indiana is planting at a record-setting pace! In this episode of the Purdue Crop Chat presented by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance, host Eric Pfeiffer is joined by Purdue Extension specialists Dan 'Corn' Quinn and 'Soybean Shaun' Casteel, along with special guest Tommy Butts (Purdue Weed Scientist) to discuss the rapid progress of the 2026 season. In this episode: Planting Report: Indiana Corn is 30% complete and soybeans are at 35%—well ahead of the 5-year average. Weed Management: Why early planting and high winds are making it difficult to keep up with residual herbicide applications. New Regulations: A deep dive into the 2026 Dicamba rules, including the June 12th cutoff and temperature-based restrictions. Research Updates: The latest on short-stature corn trials and new multi-state studies on nutrient interactions. Don't let the speed of the season get ahead of your management plan. Tune in for expert advice on keeping your fields clean and your stands uniform!

Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 89: 'Planting to the South, But Waiting to the North!'

Planting season is underway—but mostly across southern Indiana! On the latest Purdue Crop Chat Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer asks Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean Shaun" Casteel whether it's still too early for those in the southern part of the state to already have seed in the ground. They also discuss the impact that high fertilizer prices are having on farming operations. Plus, Eric shares details of his recent trip to Africa—while Dan and Shaun boast about their trip to San Antonio! This podcast is made possible by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Your Indiana corn and soybean checkoff investments are working to find new markets for your crops through International Demand, New Uses and Research. Learn more about the programs working on your behalf at YourCheckoff.org.