Seed Chilling & Slow Emergence with new Area Agronomy Manager Andy Swanson
From Keeping It Independent by Wyffels Hybrids
May 13, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 89
About this episode
Andy Swanson discusses the challenges of slow emergence and planting in the Central Corn Belt.
Now Entering: The Dog Days of Planting in the Central Corn Belt. On this week's episode, get to know our new Area Agronomy Manager, Andy Swanson. Andy will serve eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa for Wyffels Hybrids growers. He joins the show to discuss his background, the 2026 planting season in his area, and how to manage the slow emergence and other challenges presented by the cool start to May. Links discussed in this episode: Wyffels Hybrids Planting Progress Report Wyffels Hybrids GDU Calculator Wyffels Hybrids Replant Calculator Between The Rows® - Replant Considerations Between The Rows® - Frost and Freeze Damage to Corn We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ► Let’s Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybrids X: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybrids Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #plant26 #soilconditions #GDU…
People in this episode
Guest: Andy Swanson
Topics covered
- Agronomy
- Planting Challenges
- Seed Management
- Cool Weather Effects
- Emergence Issues
Keywords
- Seed Chilling
- Slow Emergence
- Agronomy Manager
- Planting Progress
- GDU Calculator
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wyffels Hybrids
Places: eastern Nebraska, southwestern Iowa
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