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Wyffels Hybrids is excited to announce a new collaboration with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to launch a four-part event series titled Between the Rows® – In Field Edition. These events will be held at Wyffels’ newly opened production facility in Ames, Iowa. This partnership aims to deliver cutting-edge agricultural insights directly to farmers through hands-on experiences and observations from industry experts.
The event series will provide an opportunity for growers and industry professionals to engage with the latest university research. Each session will focus on timely, field-based topics, combining Wyffels’ innovations with Iowa State’s academic expertise.
These events are open to the public, and while registration is recommended, it is not required. Feel free to attend in your work attire, whether you’re coming straight from the tractor or the field.
Topics will rotate every 30 minutes, allowing you to drop in and catch the sessions that matter most to you. Enjoy a free meal and giveaways at this come-and-go open house!
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Dr. Alison Robertson leads statewide efforts in Iowa to manage corn and soybean diseases. Through research and Extension, she supports farmers and agribusiness with practical, science-based solutions. Her work focuses on seedling diseases caused by Pythium and Phytophthora, the impact of cover crops on pathogens, and the evaluation of fungicides and seed treatments. Alison will be leading a discussion on mid-season plant diseases and fungicide decisions.
Dr. Erin Hodgson is a professor of entomology at Iowa State University, specializing in integrated pest management (IPM) for corn and soybean. Since 2009, she has led extension and research efforts to boost crop yields and farmer profitability by managing pests like soybean aphid, gall midge, and Japanese beetle. Her work also addresses emerging and invasive species in field crops. Erin will be leading a discussion on scouting and managing mid-season insects.
Meaghan Anderson is a field agronomist in central Iowa and an extension specialist at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Her areas of expertise include weed management, weed biology, cover crops, corn and soybean management, and integrated pest management. Meaghan will be leading a discussion on mid-season weed management.
Brent Tharp is the Technical Product Manager at Wyffels Hybrids. Brent has over twenty years of experience in the seed industry and currently provides agronomy leadership in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Brent will discuss what to look for in pollination.
Jared Goplen is an Agronomy Manager at Wyffels Hybrids. He provides agronomic support for northwest Iowa, southern Minnesota and eastern South Dakota. Jared will discuss Corn Rootworm Pressure and how Wyffels tracks and manages these challenges for farmers.
