The Syngenta Thrive Podcast

Determining Bias and Ag Economics for Every Operation

In today’s digital age, we’re consuming more information than ever before. How can we discern the information we’re consuming, determine biases and make well-informed decisions? Tim Pastoor, President of the Health and Environmental Sciences Institute and Founder of Pastoor Science Communications, LLC, joins us to talk about just that. Then we hear from David Widmar, co-founder of Agricultural Economic Insights to give us the low down on how to choose between agronomic or economic decision-making on an operation. 

Policy Shifts in Mexico and the Advantage of Land Stewardship

Recent policy shifts impacting agricultural trade between the US and Mexico raise questions and concerns for farmers. Syngenta Senior Manager for Federal and Industry Relations, Mary Kay Thatcher, joins Host Kaity Lloyd to discuss the effects it may cause in the future. Then Farmer and American Soybean Association board member Wayne Fredericks explains how conservation tillage can increase profit potential alongside its environmental benefits.

Must-Knows on Premixtures and Prevalent Early-Season Corn Diseases

With the season quickly approaching, now is the time to plan your attack against weeds and diseases. University of Georgia Weed Scientist Stanley Culpepper joins Host Kaity Lloyd to talk about the benefit of premix herbicides as part of an integrated management program. Then Syngenta agronomists Kevin Scholl and Sarah Gehant give our listeners key information on combatting potentially devastating corn diseases, like tar spot and southern rust.

Foundational Crop Practices – From Soil Health to Weed Control

Foundational practices set up your crop for success season after season. Many factors are in play, but soil health is the foundation for your crop. Syngenta Environmental Safety Expert Doug Wolf talks about why soil health matters and what growers can do to build up their fields. We also hear from Independent Crop Consultant Chuck Farr who knows all too well the challenge resistant weeds pose to a field – and what growers can do to take back their yield.

Manage for the Unexpected on Your Operation

Three words: billion-dollar pest. In this episode, we hear from Syngenta Insecticide Product Lead Meade McDonald and Kyle Van Bogart, a grower who has dealt with corn rootworm firsthand, on how to combat and manage this invasive pest with a multi-year plan. We also speak with AgriEdge® Specialist Jeremy Jelinek on how growers can manage their operations with profitability in mind, record-keeping tools that can streamline the process and what they should consider when planning.

Mitigating risks in – and out – of the field

Syngenta digital ag expert Peyton Merriam and seedcare expert Dale Ireland join Kaity on this month’s episode to offer their insight on ways growers can mitigate some of the risks of extreme weather patterns and early-season soybean challenges that may result. Stay tuned for an exciting #RootedinAg Contest announcement from Thrive TV’s Adam Bakst. 

Education and insights for 2022

On this month’s Thrive Podcast episode Kaity and Adam discuss various programs applicators can enroll in for CEU credits. We also chat with Syngenta Agronomy Service Manager, Leon Hunter, who breaks down insights from this season and offers a few tips for the 2022 season. Plus, Eric Miller and Joe Bollman with Syngenta NK Seeds drop in to offer a glimpse of what NK Seeds has in store – both now and in the future.

A warm welcome back for in-person events

Virtual events stole the show over the past year, but we’re finally starting to see some events transitioning back to traditional environments. Jami Loecker, west heartland agronomy service manager, and Ann Vail, customer event and tradeshow lead, from Syngenta join us to talk about some in-person events for growers and retailers, including Grow More Experience sites and tradeshows, and the unique value each provides for on-farm decision making. Also tune in for updates on the Syngenta Accelerating a Generation Scholarship and the #RootedinAg Contest.