Between the Rows® - In Field Edition

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

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Event Details

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. Enjoy a free meal and giveaways at this come-and-go open house!

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Speakers

Alison Robertson

Professor at Iowa State University

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 some of the decisions related to disease on farms and how to prepare for the future. 

Madelynn Wuestenberg

Agricultural Climatology Extension Specialist

Madelynn specializes in environmental interactions and feedback with the atmosphere. In her current role, she provides educational programs for increasing climate literacy and expanding conservation adoption across the state. Madelynn will provide a weather recap and identify what patterns emerged from the growing season up to this point. 

Eric Wilson

Agronomy Manager at Wyffels Hybrids

Eric Wilson is the Agronomy Manager at Wyffels Hybrids. he holds a PhD in Agronomy and Crop Science. Eric's role involves providing agronomic expertise and support to Wyffels' customers in south and northeast Iowa. Eric will be discussing how hybrids build yield and what pre-harvest scouting can tell you. 

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