Tim’s Take

Tim's Take Episode 49 | Crop Production Budgets, Machinery Costs, and Farm Profitability

Host Tim Reinbott sits down with Andrew Kientzy of MU Extension Ag Business & Policy to break down record-high feeder prices, rising costs, and how enterprise budgets help producers evaluate real-world profitability. Andrew Kientzy#2xAg2030 MU Extension Crop and Livestock Enterprise Budgets: http://muext.us/MissouriAgBudgets [http://muext.us/MissouriAgBudgets]   #TimsTake #CattleEconomics #MUAg #BeefIndustry #FarmManagement #AgShorts #MissouriFarms   Learn more about MU research at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://moaes.missouri.edu/ [https://moaes.missouri.edu/]   #mizzou #moaes #soybean #farming #corn The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.

Tim's Take 48 | Are fungicides really delivering a return when margins are tight?

Are fungicides really delivering a return when margins are tight? University of Missouri plant pathologist Dr. Mandy Bish breaks down corn disease identification, fungicide timing, and why knowing whether you’re fighting a fungus or a look‑alike can make the difference between protecting yield and wasting dollars.   Tim’s Take 48, Part 1: Corn disease identification and fungicide timing with Dr. Mandy Bish (YouTube video) https://youtu.be/9Hw5UYx7P0c Tim’s Take 48, Part 2: Soybean and wheat disease management, fungicide ROI, and on-farm research with Dr. Mandy Bish (YouTube video) https://youtu.be/WmVREDrjB7Q [https://youtu.be/WmVREDrjB7Q]   Learn more about MU research at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://moaes.missouri.edu/ [https://moaes.missouri.edu/]   #mizzou #moaes #soybean #farming #corn The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.

Tim’s Take Episode 47: The Future of Weed Management with Dr. Kevin Bradley

In this special episode of Tim’s Take, host Tim Reinbott sits down with Professor Kevin Bradley, State Weed Scientist & Education Director – Extension PST in the Division of Plant Science & Technology at the University of Missouri, for an in‑depth conversation about the future of weed management and what growers can expect in the 2025 season and beyond. Together, Tim and Dr. Bradley explore the rapidly evolving landscape of weed control—covering emerging weed pressures, updated management strategies, herbicide challenges, and the key considerations farmers should be preparing for as the next growing season approaches. The discussion then moves into the cutting‑edge technologies reshaping agriculture, from agricultural drones to autonomous robotic weed‑zapping systems and other innovative precision‑control tools. Packed with practical insights, expert analysis, and forward‑looking perspectives, this episode offers valuable guidance for farmers, agronomists, students, and anyone interested in the future of weed science and Ag technology.   Visit the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) website to learn more: https://moaes.missouri.edu/ (Link leads to the official MU resource site.) #mizzou #PlantNutrition #soilhealth #nutrientmanagement #CropHealth #AgScience   The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.

Growing Hazelnuts in the U.S.: Breeding, Pollination, and Profit Potential

Are hazelnuts the next big specialty crop for the Midwest and East Coast? In this episode of Tim’s Take, we sit down with Dr. Ron Revord (University of Missouri) and Dr. Tom Molnar (Rutgers University) to discuss the cutting-edge research behind hybrid hazelnuts. From chocolate and confections to orchards and agroforestry systems, discover what makes hazelnuts unique, how they flower in winter, and why quality and freshness are changing the hazelnut game. In the second half of Episode 45 of Tim’s Take, hazelnut experts Dr. Ron Revord, Director of the Center for Agroforestry, and Dr. Tom Molnar, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Rutgers University, discuss key factors that influence hazelnut orchard success. Host Tim Reinbott continues the conversation with Dr. Revord and Dr. Molnar, focusing on research-based guidance for hazelnut production. Topics include orchard establishment, site and soil considerations, cultivar selection, pollination strategies, and long-term management for sustained productivity. Additional information on hazelnut research, cultivar development, and production recommendations is available through the following Extension and research resources: Rutgers University Hazelnuts Research Program https://research.rutgers.edu/agricultural-products/hazelnuts [https://research.rutgers.edu/agricultural-products/hazelnuts] University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry – Hazelnut Resources https://centerforagroforestry.org/working-to-build-a-hazelnut-industry-for-family-farms-across-the-midwestern-and-eastern-us/ [https://centerforagroforestry.org/working-to-build-a-hazelnut-industry-for-family-farms-across-the-midwestern-and-eastern-us/]   Episode 45 Podcast YouTube Video Part One: https://youtu.be/-_39VL5yrVA [https://youtu.be/-_39VL5yrVA] Episode 45 Podcast YouTube Video Part Two: https://youtu.be/vQ6Um_lb144 [https://youtu.be/vQ6Um_lb144]   Learn more about the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) and its research programs: Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station official website https://moaes.missouri.edu/ [https://moaes.missouri.edu/] #Mizzou #PlantNutrition #Hazelnuts #CropHealth #AgScience #AgriculturalResearch

Diving Deep into Cover Crops

In this episode of Tim’s Take, host William Lee sits down with longtime University of Missouri agronomist Tim Rienbott, Director of Communications, Assistant Director of Natural Resources, and Director of Sanborn Field. With over 40 years of experience in agronomy, cover crops, and soil management, Tim brings a lifetime of insight to this deep-dive conversation. Together, William and Tim explore the fundamentals of cover crops—what they are, why they work, and how farmers can successfully integrate them into real cropping systems. Tim shares stories from his earliest days researching legumes in the late 1980s, how drone and broadcasting technology has changed cover-crop seeding, and why soil protection remains the #1 reason to use cover crops. Part One YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/4r8aWYLEQBo Part Two YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/tvJzIY8DFos Visit https://moaes.missouri.edu/ to learn more. #mizzou #covercrops #farming The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.