Purdue Crop Chat

Purdue Extension's Dan 'Corn' Quinn and 'Soybean Shaun' Casteel provide timely agronomic info on the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast! Joined by HAT's Eric Pfeiffer, Quinn and Casteel can't help but debate which is better- corn or soybeans? This podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance.

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Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 95: LIVE in Front of a Studio Audience at the Indiana State Fair!
11d ago · 59:52
This edition of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast is one Indiana corn and soybean producers cannot afford to miss! 🎙️🌽🌱 Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience inside the Glass Barn during the 2026 Indiana State Fair, Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean Shaun” Casteel tackle the issues hitting Indiana agriculture RIGHT NOW—from devastating storms and flooding to geopolitical risks and the growing threat of Red Crown Rot in Indiana soybeans. Featuring special guests Dr. Chad Fiechter and Dr. Darcy Telenko, this is a must-watch conversation packed with timely insights, critical risks and real-world
Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 94: Disease, Rain, and Regional Differences
23d ago · 45:16
🌽 Indiana's corn and soybean crops are looking stronger thanks to timely rains and milder summer temperatures—but not every field is in the clear. On the latest Purdue Crop Chat Podcast, Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean Shaun" Casteel break down growin
Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 93: Dan and Shaun Assess Waterlogged Corn and Soybean Crops
2mo ago · 45:21
Heavy rains have taken a visible toll on Indiana crops. On this week's Purdue Crop Chat Podcast, Dan Quinn and Shaun Casteel tour the fields at Purdue's Agronomy Center for Research & Education (ACRE) to show firsthand what's happening. While impac
Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 92: Heavy Rain, Emergence Issues and Possible Disease Pressures
2mo ago · 56:10
On the latest episode of the Purdue Extension Crop Chat Podcast: Purdue’s Crop Pathologist Darcy Telenko joins Eric, Shaun, and Dan to discuss the recent bouts of heavy rain, emergence issues, possible disease pressures, and a whole host of other chal
Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 91: Rain, Delays, and an Indiana Wheat Surprise
3mo ago · 35:18
On this episode of the “Purdue Crop Chat” Podcast, Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean Shaun” Casteel with Purdue Extension tackle the frustrating conditions facing Indiana farmers as relentless rains and soggy soils continue to delay fieldwork acro
Purdue Crop Chat Ep. 90: Record Pace, Weed Worries, and the Future of Corn
4mo ago · 58:34
Indiana is planting at a record-setting pace! In this episode of the Purdue Crop Chat presented by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance, host Eric Pfeiffer is joined by Purdue Extension specialists Dan 'Corn' Quinn and 'Soybe
Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 89: 'Planting to the South, But Waiting to the North!'
4mo ago · 46:52
Planting season is underway—but mostly across southern Indiana! On the latest Purdue Crop Chat Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer asks Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean Shaun" Casteel whether it's still too early for those in the southern part of the state to already
Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 88: 'What We Learned at Commodity Classic!'
6mo ago · 42:10
The Purdue Crop Chat Podcast was on location last week at Commodity Classic in San Antonio! "Soybean Shaun" Casteel and Dan "Corn" Quinn with Purdue Extension are joined by Brian Warpup, Vice Chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance and farmer from Huntingto
Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 87: A Review of the 2025 Crop Season
8mo ago · 42:10
On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean" Shaun Casteel take a look back at the 2025 crop season. Dan says he disagrees with USDA's assessment that says Indiana's average corn yield hit a record of 206 bushels
Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 86: Reaching the 'Ninth Inning' of Harvest Season
10mo ago · 46:06
On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: To use a baseball metaphor, we’ve already reached the “ninth inning” when it comes to harvest. Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean” Shaun Casteel with Purdue Extension discuss yields for both
Purdue Crop Chat Podcast Ep. 85: Whole Lotta Harvest Goin' On!
11mo ago · 45:32
On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Harvest is in full gear, and Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean” Shaun Casteel with Purdue Extension discuss the rapid rate of progress so far this harvest season—especially with soybeans. They a
Purdue Crop Chat Ep. 84- Challenges this Harvest Season
11mo ago · 43:51
On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean” Shaun Casteel with Purdue Extension discuss the challenges impacting producers as harvest is now underway. They also give their thoughts on whether growers shoul
Purdue Crop Chat Ep. 83- Disease Pressure & Soil Fertility
11mo ago · 52:38
On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean" Shaun Casteel talk disease pressures and yield estimates as we roll into harvest season. They're joined by Megan Bourns, who discusses the importance of managing your s
Purdue Crop Chat Ep. 82- Shocking USDA Yield Projections
1y ago · 48:10
Dan and Shaun welcome Purdue ag economist Michael Langemeier, director of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture to discuss the August USDA reports. The reports shocked the market and many analysts. Are we headed for a repeat of the 80s? And how can
Purdue Crop Chat Ep. 81- Tassel Wrap & Variable Crop Conditions
1y ago · 43:58
The Purdue Crop Chat Podcast is on the road at the Indiana State Fair! Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer visits with Dan "Corn" Quinn and "Soybean Shaun" Casteel inside the Normandy Barn as they discuss the variable crop conditions and disease pressures t
Purdue Crop Chat Ep. 80- Tar Spot, Red Crown Rot, & Other Diseases with Darcy
1y ago · 54:34
Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Dan and Shaun welcome Pu
Purdue Crop Chat Episode 79, 'Green to the Eye by the 4th of July'
1y ago · 48:52
Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Dan and Shaun discuss th
Purdue Crop Chat Episode 78, Weather Differences Around the State
1y ago · 38:21
Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Dan and Shaun discuss pla
Purdue Crop Chat Episode 77, Dealing With Weeds, Wetness, Winds
1y ago · 47:15
Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Dan and Shaun discuss we
Purdue Crop Chat Episode 76, Time to Plant Soybeans Once Mother Nature Says 'Go'
1y ago · 43:44
Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Dan and Shaun are gettin
Purdue Crop Chat Episode 75, Relationships in Farming from Commodity Classic
1y ago · 46:57
Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Dan and Shaun are joined
Purdue Crop Chat Episode 74, They've Been Everywhere, Man
1y ago · 48:53
Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Dan and Shaun share more
Purdue Crop Chat Episode 73, 2024 Research Review
1y ago · 40:08
Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. It’s meeting season! On this episode, S
Purdue Crop Chat Episode 72, A Quick & Dry Harvest
1y ago · 50:42
Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Shaun and Dan discuss th
Purdue Crop Chat Episode 71, Early Harvest Results & The Corn Sweats
1y ago · 50:10
Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Shaun and Dan discuss ea