In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Jake Drozd, owner and partner at Drozd Family Grain in southwest Michigan, discusses managing crops under challenging conditions while pushing yields higher each season. He shares insights on corn production, irrigation strategies, soil health, micronutrient management, sorghum production, and the importance of networking with other growers. Jake also shares how family teamwork supports the operation’s success. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We are 42 years corn on corn, and our average yields are getting better. I would attribute it to more microbial work, being more efficient with fertilizer, and making the soil a little healthier while tilling."

Meet the guest: Jake Drozd is an owner and partner at Drozd Family Grain in southwest Michigan, farming with his dad and brother across corn, soybeans, and sorghum. Their operation focuses on crop production and fertility and has earned multiple Michigan NCGA yield contest wins, reflecting a commitment to improving productivity and sharing knowledge across agriculture. Listen to Jake Drozd on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:43) Introduction
• (01:33) Farm overview
• (02:58) Crop rotations
• (03:51) Soil health
• (08:33) Irrigation systems
• (13:23) Sorghum management
• (23:58) Final questions

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Brandon Gerrish from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension discusses small-grain variety testing across four agro-climatic regions of Texas. He covers dual-purpose wheat production, rust disease identification and management, fungicide decision-making, and certified seed adoption. Dr. Gerrish also explains how to use the Texas A&M variety database for better field decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!

“It's just amazing to see varieties side by side, one with 90% of the leaf area covered in rust, and another with maybe two or three specks on it.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Brandon Gerrish is an Assistant Professor and AgriLife Extension State Small Grains Specialist in the Soil and Crop Sciences Department at Texas A&M University. Research focuses on statewide variety trials for wheat, barley, oat, and triticale, dual-purpose production systems, and foliar disease management, including leaf and stripe rust screening across Texas. Tune in to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Brandon Gerrish on all major platforms.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:34) Introduction
• (03:27) Regional grain diversity
• (08:51) Variety trial types
• (11:05) Dual-purpose evaluation
• (13:38) Variety trial network
• (22:00) Rust management
• (25:59) Final questions

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In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Daniela Carrijo, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Grain Crop Production at Penn State University, discusses practical grain crop management for corn, soybeans, and oats. She explains how cover-crop biomass can affect soybean water stress, how organic oats fit into Pennsylvania systems, and why nitrogen recommendations need better decision tools. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Cover crop biomass can act as a mulch, conserve soil moisture, and help soybeans with water stress."

Meet the guest: Dr. Daniela Carrijo is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Grain Crop Production at Penn State University. Her work focuses on corn, soybean, and small-grain systems, with an emphasis on sustainable intensification, water and nutrient use efficiency. She earned her PhD at UC Davis. Listen to Dr. Daniela Carrijo on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms!

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:01) Introduction
• (01:56) Career background
• (05:23) Grain systems
• (10:08) Organic oats
• (13:33) Cover crops
• (17:45) Nitrogen tools
• (26:24) Final questions

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