Purdue Crop Chat

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.

Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 88: 'What We Learned at Commodity Classic!'

The Purdue Crop Chat Podcast was on location last week at Commodity Classic in San Antonio! "Soybean Shaun" Casteel and Dan "Corn" Quinn with Purdue Extension are joined by Brian Warpup, Vice Chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance and farmer from Huntington and Wells counties. In addition to sharing their major takeaways from this year's trade show, they also talk about their preparations for the 2026 planting 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.org.

Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 87: A Review of the 2025 Crop Season

On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean" Shaun Casteel take a look back at the 2025 crop season. Dan says he disagrees with USDA's assessment that says Indiana's average corn yield hit a record of 206 bushels an acre this year. 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 Podcast Ep. 86: Reaching the 'Ninth Inning' of Harvest Season

On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: To use a baseball metaphor, we’ve already reached the “ninth inning” when it comes to harvest. Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean” Shaun Casteel with Purdue Extension discuss yields for both crops. They also share their thoughts on preparations and adjustments to consider for 2026. 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.