Author Archives: Illinois Agronomist

Growers Voice Their Opinions on Syngenta Products

Ever wish you had the chance to tell the man in charge what you thought of his products?  If they worked or didn’t?  What you’d like to see more of in the future, or what you’d like to see disappear?  Well, a few Central Illinois corn farmers had the chance to do just that. David Morgan, President, Syngenta Seeds, Inc., went into the fields to talk with growers and discovered exactly what they thought of Syngenta products. Morgan stops to … Continue reading

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Happy Ag Week!

I am an agronomist, farm wife, and mother to two sweet, little girls. Most people look at me like I’m crazy for taking on so much responsibility, but I enjoy the lifestyle completely. I am proud that my 2 year old knows the difference between corn and soybeans, and that my 4 year old can properly growth stage corn. She once told her pre-K teacher where baby cows come from (in great detail, from beginning to end). I have also … Continue reading

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Welcome to Sudden Death Syndrome, Iowa

Driving to the Iowa State Fair last week was an eye-opening experience as an agronomist. After stopping and autopsying several plants, it’s confirmed – it’s Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS). Welcome Iowa to SDS. Being an Iowa native, I think back to my Plant Pathology class at Iowa State and the education I received on SDS as “being a southern disease.” Not anymore. Once this disease has been found in an area, it needs to be managed with respect through variety … Continue reading

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