2026 Midseason Crop Outlook: Getting In Your Fields Before Harvest
July 21, 2026
Max is joined by Karl Bobholz, our Corn Product Manager, and Jim Torkelson, our Western Sales Lead, for a midseason report.
PODCAST
RENK SEEDS OF INNOVATION
Innovating agriculture, one seed at a time.
Where we share generations of knowledge to help grow your own farming operation.
In our episodes, we provide current insights to help you farm stronger and make the most of every acre. Join us as we explore real-world farming solutions and cutting-edge seed technology.
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EPISODES
A Generational Legacy: The Johaneks Balance Evolving Tech & Grounded Family Values
June 11, 2026
Max sits down with father-daughter duo Mark and Alyssa Johanek to discuss the realities of multi-generational farming, balancing tradition with innovation, and preparing the next generation to lead.
Drone Application in Agriculture: Where Timing, Efficiency, and Opportunity Meet
May 14, 2026
Max sits down with farmers and drone users Ryan and Matt, along with drone application business owner and operator Michelle, to discuss what drone application looks like in practice.
Alfalfa Winter Kill & Injury: What to Check and How to Evaluate Your Stand
April 15, 2026
Winter can take a toll on alfalfa, and early spring is when the damage starts to show. In this episode, Max is joined by Alex Renk and Bob Wilms to talk through the difference between winter kill and winter injury.
Precision Farming in 2026: How Precision Spraying and Planting Can Cut Costs and Save Time
March 16, 2026
Precision technology in agriculture is rapidly changing how growers manage inputs, labor, and efficiency on every acre. Max Renk sits down with two Midwest farmers to discuss their experience with adding precision tools to their own operations.
Seeing Whole Fields: How Scouting Drones Help Growers Make Smarter Decisions
February 12, 2026
Drone technology is an innovative, powerful management tool in modern agriculture. Max Renk sits down with Karl Bobholz and Tucker Johansen to explore how scouting drones are changing the way fields are evaluated, managed, and understood.
Inside the Processing Plant: How Precision Equals Performance
January 16, 2026
Before our seed reaches your planter, it passes through an intensive process. Max and Brett Renk bring listeners into the seed processing plant, walking through what happens between harvest and planting season.
Stories Across the Midwest: Five Farmers on 2025 Harvest and Challenges
December 10, 2025
These farmers saw it all: from tornado damage and heavy rains to top yields, hail recovery, and stories of how communities rally together at harvest. Max sits down with five growers across the Midwest to capture their real, raw stories from the 2025 growing season.
Harvest Insights: Lessons, Data, and Disease Takeaways from 2025
November 11, 2025
The 2025 growing season is wrapping up but the learning never stops here at Renk Seed. Max Renk is joined by Karl Bobholz, Alex Renk, and Jeff Renk to share what they saw across the Corn Belt this year.
Seed Craftsmanship: Producing Seed That Farmers Can Trust
October 16, 2025
Producing seed that our farmers rely on is more than just planting. It’s a craft built on precision and care. Max Renk sits down with Brett Renk to share how we ensure every seed you plant meets the highest quality standards.
Proven Performance: How We Select the Right Seed for Your Acres
September 12, 2025
Harvest brings more than just bushels and waiting for the grain cart—it brings data. Max Renk is joined by Karl Bobholz, Alex Renk, and Bruce Nagel to explore how we use plot results and breeding trials to shape the products that make it into your fields.
Built Differently: From Seed Selection to Dealer Perspectives Across the Midwest
August 20, 2025
Not all seed is created equal. In this episode, Max Renk, Karl Bobholz, and Alex Renk unpack what sets Renk Seed apart, from proprietary genetics and trait access to regional product selection and hands-on testing in the heart of the Midwest.
Midseason Reality Check: Managing Disease, Insects, and Crop Stress in 2025
July 17, 2025
This episode brings a timely field-level update from across the Corn Belt as the crop enters its reproductive stages. Max Renk is joined by Jim Torkelson and Karl Bobholz to break down what’s being seen across the Renk territory.
Preserving Every Pound: The Power of Inoculants in Silage Success
July 7, 2025
How do you protect your silage investment from the moment it’s chopped to the day it’s fed? In this episode, Max Renk sits down with Alex Renk and Jesse Thompson of Arm & Hammer to dig into the science and strategy behind using inoculants.
Soybean Secrets: Unlocking Higher Yields
June 3, 2025
What’s holding your soybeans back? In this episode, we sit down with Alex Renk, head of soybean selection and research, to explore the full range of strategies to boost your yield.
Rooted in Legacy: How Seven Generations Built Renk Seed’s Future
May 19, 2025
The inaugural episode contains highlights from Max Renk, 7th generation to farm the Renk family acres, and current owners, Jeff, Alex, and Brett Renk. It is a history lesson on who we are and how we got to where we are as a seed company.
Rooted in Legacy: How Seven Generations Built Renk Seed’s Future
May 19, 2025
The inaugural episode contains highlights from Max Renk, 7th generation to farm the Renk family acres, and current owners, Jeff, Alex, and Brett Renk. It is a history lesson on who we are and how we got to where we are as a seed company.
Rooted in Legacy: How Seven Generations Built Renk Seed’s Future
May 19, 2025
The inaugural episode contains highlights from Max Renk, 7th generation to farm the Renk family acres, and current owners, Jeff, Alex, and Brett Renk. It is a history lesson on who we are and how we got to where we are as a seed company.
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