Unlocking Higher Corn Yields with Purdue University’s Dan Quinn

Unlocking Higher Corn Yields with Purdue University’s Dan Quinn

From A Penney For Your Thoughts by Sean Blomgren & Andrew Penney

April 21, 2026 · 1h 9m · Season 5 · Episode 9

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Sean and Andrew discuss high-yield corn production with Dr. Daniel Quinn from Purdue University, focusing on the fundamentals of corn growth and management practices.

Sean and Andrew are back with Purdue University’s Dr. Daniel Quinn to discuss the importance of keeping the fundamentals as the foundation when growing high-yield corn. The crew discusses: ✅ The importance of the fundamentals of growing corn ✅ Interactions between genetics, inputs and management practices ✅ Trends in nutrients and fertilizers ✅ How to keep plants healthy late into the season ✅ The impact that cover crops can have on weed control ✅ Common stressors that need to be taken more seriously Meet the Guests: 🌱 Dr. Dan Quinn is the Extension Corn Specialist at Purdue University. He is originally from Michigan and earned his B.S and M.S in Crop and Soil Science at Michigan State. He then went on to earn his Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky in Plant and Soil Science, where he focused on soil fertility. Dan’s Purdue research and extension program works to improve the overall production, profitability and environmental performance of corn production. Follow Dan on X and Instagram and connect with him on LinkedIn. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon…

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