Becknology Days Live: Let's Have A Cornversation
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CORNversations bring together farmers, industry leaders, and ag voices to share real stories and practical insights—recorded live at Becknology Days. From succession planning to ag tech, these panels dig into the conversations shaping agriculture today.
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Kansas Ag's Toughest Issues | Kansas Becknology Days
From policy to profitability, Kansas farmers face unique challenges that shape the future of their operations and communities. In this CORNversation, leaders from across the state’s commodity groups…
S1E18 Silk Reveal | Kansas Becknology Days
What really happens to corn during flowering, and why does the Anthesis-Silking Interval (ASI) matter so much for yield? In this CORNversation, Jim Schwartz, Adam Noellsch, and Scott Dickey from…
S1E15 Commitment Rewards: Embracing Our "Gimmicks"
Often dubbed a "gimmick" by competitors, this panel discusses the program's origins, benefits, and impact on farm operations. Sharing insight into how the program evolved from offering ATVs to…
S1E11 Mental Health on the Farm: It's Okay to Talk About It
An honest, supportive discussion focused on the mental health challenges farmers face. Hear real stories, learn practical strategies, and discover resources to help you or someone you care about…
S1E4 From Content To Connection
Ag creators are using platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, podcasts, and radio to do more than entertain—they’re advocating for agriculture, educating others, and building real community. In…
S1E17 Commitment Rewards: Embracing Our "Gimmicks" | Kansas Becknology Days
Often dubbed a "gimmick" by competitors, this panel discusses the program's origins, benefits, and impact on farm operations. Sharing insight into how the program evolved from offering ATVs to…
Built to Last: Beck’s Vision for the Next Generation
This discussion will highlight the company’s commitment to staying family-owned, its plans for growth, and how it will continue to serve independent farmers for generations to come. Panelists:Bethany…
S1E14 The Digital Farm: Precision Ag Tools
A discussion on the most effective precision ag technologies and how they integrate into daily farm management.Panelists: Craig Rogers | Precision Farming Lead, Beck’sSheila Downey | Regional…
The Power of Storytelling
Whether it’s at the coffee shop, around the kitchen table, or on social media, the stories we tell shape how others see agriculture. In this session, hear how Beck’s, other organizations in the…
S1E5 Women in Ag
From the farm to the boardroom, women are shaping the future of agriculture. This panel features voices from across the industry who are breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and paving the way…
S1E1 The Beck Family Panel
Join the Beck family as they discuss the history of Beck's as a company, their family dynamics, coming back to work for the company, what separates Beck's from competitors, and more.
S1E16 Education DiSC session
Discover how understanding your own communication style—and recognizing others’—can make conversations more effective on and off the farm. In this session, Beck’s Education Team will walk through the…
S1E13 The Dealer Download: What Today’s Farmers Expect
This session is all about sharing perspective as a Beck’s dealer - what’s working, what’s been challenging, and the lessons learned along the way. From building relationships in the community to…
S1E12 The Future of Agriculture: According to Ag Leaders
In this dynamic session, a panel of influential leaders shaping Indiana’s ag landscape will share their insights on the challenges, innovations, and opportunities that will define the future of…
S1E10 Commodity Innovation: Corn & Soybean Beyond the Field
From biofuels to plant-based products, corn and soybeans are at the forefront of agriculture innovation. This conversation will showcase how these commodities are being used to develop healthier,…
S1E9 Seed Treatments 101: Innovation, Risk & Reality
Seed treatments are under increasing scrutiny, but they remain a vital tool for growers. In this session, hear how Beck’s and others in the ag industry are standing up for farmers by defending the…
S1E8 Ag Robotics: Where Are We Headed?
This farmer-focused discussion will pull back the curtain at the latest advancements in autonomous machinery and explore how robotics are shaping the future of farmingPanelists:Brad Fruth | Director…
S1E7 Navigating the Maize of Mycotoxins
Mycotoxins—fungal contaminants that can grow on corn—pose serious risks to both human and animal health. This panel will focus on current research, mitigation strategies, and innovations underway to…
S1E3 Succession Planning: How to Have the Conversation
Talking about succession isn’t always easy—but it’s essential. In this session, we’ll share practical advice and real experiences to help families start the conversation, navigate tough topics, and…
S1E2 Red Crown Rot: The Silent Yield Robber
This session offers a farmer-focused discussion on a rapidly emerging soybean disease, exploring its potential impact on yields and the most effective strategies for managing it in the field. Farmers…
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Becknology Days Live: Let's Have A Cornversation has published 20 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Business.
Becknology Days Live: Let's Have A Cornversation is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 30m.
