Agronomic Video Series

Are your soybeans turning yellow? Keep an eye out for disease symptoms as Mike Hannewald, field agronomist for Beck’s Hybrids, dives into the reasons why. There are three potential diseases with specific leaf symptoms, and a further investigation can tell us which.

Discoloration can be a symptom of Red Crown Rot, which continues to make its way to Ohio. Illinois-based agronomist Matt Montgomery jumps further into that topic.

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The latest in the agronomic video series has Beck’s Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald asking if we really need to spray fungicide? It’s talked about a lot, common practice for many farmers, but let’s look at it from an ROI perspective.

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What does the research say about the relationship between fungicide needs and population? Luke Schulte, field agronomist at Beck’s Hybrids, talks about the Practical Farm Research surrounding this topic.

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Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald of Beck’s checks in with their latest video update to discuss tips on getting double-crop beans started well.

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In this agronomic video update from Beck’s, Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald turns our eyes to in-season weed control. For those making a second pass, he stresses to avoid spraying Liberty herbicide on corn and explains why. Those tips and much more are in this timely video.

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Weeks of persistent rainfall have created challenging conditions across much of Ohio. In this Beck’s Hybrids agronomy update, Luke Schulte helps growers get a closer look at three key concerns developing in wet fields: post-emergence Pythium infections, crown rot, and herbicide stress management in soybeans. Learn how prolonged saturated soils can impact root development, plant health, yield potential, and standability, along with practical management considerations to help crops recover and stay on track. With the growing season still ahead, proactive decisions now could pay dividends at harvest.… Continue reading

Wet weather and heavy clay soils have delayed planting across much of northern Ohio. Should farmers be making any changes to their planting decisions? In this agronomy update, Mike Hannewald, field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids, shares practical guidance for growers facing late-May planting decisions in corn and soybeans.… Continue reading

It’s a unique time in Ohio with plenty of the south part of the state nearly done with planting while many northern areas have yet to start.

“It is not as late as it feels,” says Mike Hannewald, field agronomist for Beck’s Hybrids. He gives several reminders to Ohio farmers about perspective and other agronomic advice.

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In this latest from our agronomic update video series, Jared Chester, PFR/Agronomy Data and Information Specialist, gives some practical advice on what to watch out for as planting season rolls along. Learn more from Beck’s online at www.beckshybrids.com.… Continue reading

In the latest in the agronomic video series from Beck’s Hybrids, Luke Schulte asks how population decisions impact return on investment. He dives into what the Practical Farm Research has found on the matter.

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Beck’s Hybrids Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald joins us from a wheat field in the latest agronomic video update. He takes us through spring reminders as wheat breaks its dormancy. How many tillers per square foot is a good stand? From there, he talks Nitrogen decisions and much more.

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How can we avoid waterhemp? In this agronomic update video, Beck’s Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald answers that with four steps they’ve derived from their Practical Farm Research.

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Beck’s Hybrids Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald talks starter fertilizer on soybeans, specifically nitrogen, in this agronomic update. He says their Practical Farm Research has shown some pretty decent results for ROI under certain application systems.

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Making every pound of nitrogen count starts long before the planter ever rolls. In this video, Beck’s Hybrids Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald walks through multi-year research looking at how nitrogen placement, total rate, soil organic matter, and hybrid selection all play a role in nitrogen efficiency and return on investment.

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As we go through the winter, our eyes quickly turn to how we adjust our dry fertilizer programs in 2026. The key, says Beck’s Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald, is doing it right and when it makes sense. Saving costs and maintaining yields – how do we do that? Hannewald looks at their Practical Farm Research with more information.

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Luke Schulte, field agronomist for Beck’s Hybrids, says new light has been shed on the subject of the impact of herbicides on traited soybeans. This Practical Farm Research has a glimpse at results of the John Deere See & Spray technology and what it means from a yield perspective, and why it is having an impact. Learn more about Beck’s online at www.beckshybrids.com.… Continue reading

In the latest installment from the Beck’s Hybrids agronomic video series, Field Agronomist Luke Schulte takes a look at the profitability of adjusting starter fertilizer. Does greener or more vigorous looking corn in the early season always equate to higher profit at harvest, and what does the Practical Farm Research have to say about the matter?

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It’s time once again for the agronomic video series from Beck’s. In this clip, Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald talks about things to think of when you’re making crop input selections for 2026, especially as Practical Farm Research highlights. For instance, if you spray post herbicide after the soybeans start flowering, PFR studies show 1.2 to 2.4 bushel per acre yield loss. Tune in for details on that and more.

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Beck’s Hybrids Field Agronomist Mike Hannewald steps us through soybean fungicides in this latest in their agronomic video series. Getting the timing right is everything for fungicide profitability, he says, pointing out the ways to find positive return. In addition to timing, multiple modes of action, spray rate, and more details to consider are included in this talk.

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Mike Hannewald, field agronomist for Beck’s Hybrids, is looking at some well-growing corn in this video about corn fungicide. What’s the right timing? What approach should we take to fungicide decision making? Listen to what the Practical Farm Research data shows between the proactive vs. reactive approaches.

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