In this episode, Crystal Williams sits down with Matt Essex, Agronomy Innovation Lead for Pioneer’s Western Commercial Unit, to explore the powerful impact of kernel size on corn yield.
With over 26 years at Pioneer, Matt shares insights from recent research across 30+ field locations that reveal how kernel size—not just population or ear count—is a major driver of yield potential.
Listen for how management practices influence kernel development, how nutrient timing plays a role, and what you can do to maximize grain fill from pollination through black layer.