Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/mqr0RwNM8Gs

Watch the Meristem Crop Performance video on Emergence and Germination:
https://youtu.be/vZdZdmxObaw

On this episode:
🌱Dylan talks about alfalfa and pests to look out for.
🌱Ben shares an article from Iowa State University about residual soil nitrogen from crop year 2025 and how it might affect 2026 nitrogen needs.
🌱Check the link below for a Meristem Crop Performance video regarding emergence and germination.

Alfalfa Weevil Eggs Hatching Early in 2026 via ISU Extension & Outreach:
https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2026/03/alfalfa-weevil-eggs-hatching-early-2026

America’s Alfalfa:
https://merschmanseeds.com/products/alfalfa

Residual soil nitrogen from crop year 2025: How might it affect 2026 nitrogen needs? via ISU Extension & Outreach:
https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/post/residual-soil-nitrogen-crop-year-2025-how-might-it-affect-2026-nitrogen-needs

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Meristem Crop Performance:
https://meristemag.com/

Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide

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On this episode, Ben introduces a new alfalfa variety from America’s Alfalfa, Turk gives a commodity market update, Tommy talks about harvest, there is speculation on a new Dicamba label, and Joe mentions seed production quality updates.

Click Here to view the America's Alfalfa PDF Ben mentions in this episode.

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Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/OnVowm_80ZQ

On this episode:
🌱Weather is the number one topic on farmers minds this week; what does that mean when it comes to field work before planting?
🌱We share maps from National Phenology Network on Spring Leaf Index, a temperature outlook for April, a Corn Rootworm Risk Forecast map and more.
🌱Ben has been scouting wheat; hear about the current growth stage & how cold weather affects the plant.
🌱We talk about the risks & rewards when it comes to planting dates.

Merschman Seeds Soft Red Winter Wheat: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/wheat

To Plant or Not To Plant? via Science for Success:
https://mailchi.mp/soybeanscienceforsuccess.org/potassium-deficiency-in-soybean-2700?e=1d5d6483e3

The Best Soybean Planting Date via Science for Success:
https://resources.ipmcenters.org/resource.cfm?rid=45262&vid=30382

Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide

Check out all of our social media links, website and more:
https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds