The ‘yellow gold’ of the industry has moved far beyond the dinner plate. It’s grown for fuel, feed, and food, but new technology and forward thinking engineering requires a new breed of innovation. RFD-TV presents a new reality TV ag series, “Corn Warriors,” which focuses its lens directly on the American heartland, where the $14 billion corn industry grows its product. “Corn Warriors” follows the journey of five farmers. It’s a game of developing strategies, implementing technology, and introducing innovative techniques to reach a universal goal: The highest yield per acre. Each episode contestants bring on the drama as they struggle to make a profit for multi-generational farms. Each competing farm gives a unique story of grit, determin
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Episode 16 • Air Date: Dec 15, 2022The Heart of it All
The Final PWR scores are in and the winner of Season 6 is announced.
Episode 15 • Air Date: Nov 24, 2022Till the Cows Come HomeThe Ochsners finish up harvest and Atley pulls his final yellow gold for the season.
Episode 14 • Air Date: Nov 17, 2022Return of the CombineDan Luepkes gets started on harvest while Henderson does the same. PWR scores are beginning to come in.
Episode 13 • Air Date: Nov 10, 2022Case In PointThe Ochsners and Cutrell begin harvest and the yields start coming in hot. The work is almost complete.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Nov 03, 2022Corn StarsAtley and Henderson takes a look at the corn crops one last time before the combines start rolling.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Oct 27, 2022Life's a BeachLuepkes has an irrigation problem while Cutrell takes a vacation.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Oct 20, 2022Where's the Beef?Henderson gets some help checking out his corn and The Ochsners show us the other side of farming.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Oct 13, 2022Top to BottomAtley and Luepkes show us the different ways to spray corn.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Oct 06, 2022Cornflict ManagementThe Ochsners deal with pivots and tissue testing while Cutrell sprays his corn... by airplane.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Sep 29, 2022Root CauseLuepkes and Henderson get to the bottom of what their corn looks like this year.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Sep 22, 2022Thoughts and SprayersThe Ochsners spray their crops and scout some damaged corn while the Atleys take a deeper look at theirs.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Sep 15, 2022Biological AgentsThe Warriors move onto management season and talk about biology.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Sep 08, 2022CattywampusHenderson and Cutrell go over their planting programs as they wrap up planting season.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Sep 01, 2022Children of the CornLuepkes plants corn and explains his farm's history while the Ochsners deal with a windy season as a family.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Aug 25, 2022Captain Plant ItAtley welcomes Cutrell to the competition as they make the most of their tight planting windows.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Aug 18, 2022Open ThroneThe title of Corn King is up for grabs as new Warriors join the competition.
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Episode 17 • Air Date: Aug 04, 2022The Crowning Ceremony
Nate Ihnen hosts a live panel with the Warriors and officially crowns the Corn King.
Episode 16 • Air Date: Dec 23, 2021Giddy UpAll of the farmers finish harvesting for 2021 and final PWR Scores are revealed to crown the Corn King.
Episode 15 • Air Date: Dec 16, 2021Full CountLuepkes, Henderson, and Atley pull corn for judgement.
Episode 14 • Air Date: Dec 10, 2021Leave It All on the FieldDrozd, Kalb, and Cardinal start harvesting their corn for judgement.
Episode 13 • Air Date: Dec 02, 2021Bull in a Chana ShopHenderson takes a road trip to scope out the competition at Luepkes and Atley's farms.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Nov 25, 2021Down for the CountLuepkes takes tissue samples; Cardinal shows his watermelons; Atley deals with the aftermath of a destroyed grain bin.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Nov 18, 2021No ExcusesHenderson starts tiling a plot; Luepkes continues with management; Atley meets an inspirational guest.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Nov 11, 2021Hope and SprayAll of the farmers continue spraying and managing their crops, while battling Mother Nature in the process.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Nov 04, 2021Trial and ErrorKalb and Luepkes talk about their new trials this season and deal with equipment trouble.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Oct 28, 2021Pivot MoveCardinal and Drozd deal with pivots and irrigation during management.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Oct 21, 2021FunguysChad and Cory are still plantin', Cory shares some soil microbiology tips.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Oct 14, 2021Dust in the BinThe Corn Warriors Team vists Kalb and Cardinal in the same day.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Oct 07, 2021Agriculture ShockCheck back in with all the farmers as they finish up planting and move onto management.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Sep 30, 2021Southern ComfortChad Henderson shows Matt Miles the reddest dirt he's ever seen, Dan Luepkes battles the machine.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Sep 23, 2021Growing GroundedCory Atley entertains special guests at his farm, Jake Drozd walks fields and talks nitrogen.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Sep 16, 2021Badseed MannersBrooks Cardinal strip tills, Kevin Kalb walks planted fields with Agronomist Joe Dedman.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Sep 09, 2021Corn on the KalbWelcome to Season 5: Meet all the Corn Warriors and learn about their 2021 goals.
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Episode 16 • Air Date: Jan 21, 2021Cornfessions
The 2020 season concludes for the Warriors as the new Corn King is announced.
Episode 15 • Air Date: Jan 14, 2021An Ear for ChangeJake Drozd manages harvest the best he can and Eric Reed is ready for the year to end.
Episode 14 • Air Date: Jan 07, 2021In It To Win ItCory Atley pushes through harvest while Dan Luepkes goes into the night to finish his.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Dec 11, 2020Amazing GrazeDan Luepkes moves forward with his crops. Cory Atley begins his harvest.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Dec 04, 2020Keep an Ear OutEric Reed and Kevin Kalb get one more look at their corn as harvest approaches.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Nov 26, 2020Outlasting the FieldsJake Drozd and Brooks Cardinal near harvest and must continue to push the crops through.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Nov 19, 2020Make it GrainEric Reed brings a special guest out to the fields. Cory Atley sprays and prays.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Nov 12, 2020Stalking the CompetitionA superfan visits Brook Cardinal. Kevin Kalb also has a surprise guest at his farm.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Nov 05, 2020Husk and FlowDan Luepkes and Jake Drozd pull some stalks, and Jake battles city slickers.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Oct 29, 2020Performs Well with UddersHalfway through the season, all the Warriors give an update on their farms.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Oct 22, 2020Can You Dig It?Dan Luepkes battles Mother Nature once again. Cory Atley begins planting.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Oct 15, 2020Requires Corn-centrationKevin Kalb has issues in the field. Brooks Cardinal admires the progress of his plants.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Oct 08, 2020Against the GrainRookie Warriors Jake Drozd and Eric Reed display their farms and start the 2020 season.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Oct 01, 2020EmergenceVeteran Warriors Brooks Cardinal and Dan Luepkes manage the start of a new Corn season.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Sep 24, 2020Cracks in the SoilThe 2020 season begins! Kevin Kalb and newcomer Cory Atley prep their fields for planting.
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Episode 12 • Air Date: Dec 12, 2019Moisture Keys
Generating record breaking yields requires everything to be perfect. The Weather this year was far from perfect, but...
Episode 11 • Air Date: Dec 05, 2019Pick Em StraightHarvest begins without the same excitement as a normal year. The top end has been stolen by mother nature for most of the Warriors.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Nov 07, 2019Morning DewThe morning brings needed moisture for plants and a prayer just to pick some corn this year.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Oct 31, 2019Nutrient LevelsWith the few Warriors that are still in the running, management is at a crucial stage. Knowing when and what rates is crucial.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Oct 24, 2019Just To SurviveThe Warriors have to focus energies on side business opportunities just to survive this year.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Oct 17, 2019Market DentsWhat is the deal with the corn prices? The price of corn seems locked into place forever, regardless of supply. The Warriors discuss markets.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Oct 10, 2019Jimmy CrackedThe corn at one Warrior farms was mistreated and is not happy. Self inflicted wounds can be extra painful in battle.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Oct 03, 2019Attention to DetailManaging a crop is not easy, especially on high yield corn. There are so many products to use. The Warriors create custom applications for high yield corn.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Sep 26, 2019ShucksOne of the Warrior throws in the towel as he claims the worst year in his lifetime. For others, the weather is turning a corner.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Sep 19, 2019A Mother ScornedWith record breaking rain fall, some of the Warriors are still not able to plant. The ones that have are regretting it.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Sep 12, 2019Forty DaysThe Midwest is plagued by insane amounts of flooding this year. They are having a hard time getting crops in the ground. The five day window doesn't exist this year and one eager contestants decides not to wait.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Sep 05, 2019Kings Of CornDavid Hula and Randy Dowdy are off to a quick start this year. The weather is cooperating and they are both able to get the corn crop in the ground with no major issues.
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Episode 13 • Air Date: Jan 03, 2019All Ears
The Corn Warrior Contest Results for David Hula, Randy Dowdy, Kevin Kalb, Dan Luepekes, and Matt Swanson.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Dec 27, 2018Corn KingDavid Hula and Randy Dowdy finish the year out with disapointing results. It seems like nothing is going well for either contestant. Who will secure the title of Corn King this year?
Episode 11 • Air Date: Dec 06, 2018What It Takes - Behind The ScenesKevin Kalb is met with fierce resistance as he attempts to harvest his contest plots. Dan Luepkes is plagued with a horrible disease that could cost him serious bushels.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Nov 29, 20182018 RecapJoin us as we recap the 2018 growing season. The warriors are out for blood this year as the trash talk heats up. #GrowBigCorn
Episode 9 • Air Date: Nov 22, 2018Hold It TogetherHula, Lupkes and Swanson make their final passes on their Corn and pray that everything holds together for the last month of the growing season.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Sep 20, 2018Management RecapRandy Dowdy is faced with one challenge after another this year. Mother nature seems to have it out for him as she dumps rain on south Georgia. Kevin Kalb checks his corn and prepares final touches to his contest fields.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Sep 13, 2018Casualties of CornDavid Hula and Matt Swanson are dealing with serious challenges this year. The corn is dying from not enough water and the wind is snapping the corn in half. Mother nature is not in a good mood this year.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Sep 06, 2018Rain CheckRandy Dowdy started with a drought but now the rain is giving him a new challenge. Dan Luepkes is held up by rain but gets right back in the fields. Everywhere you look, the rain is running the show.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Aug 30, 2018Sprayer BlytheDavid Hula and Kevin Kalb both deal with challenges this year, but one issue that they can control is sprayer blight.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Jul 26, 2018Planting RecapDavid Hula, Randy Dowdy, Kevin Kalb, Dan Luepkes and Matt Swanson finish up planting and the drama heats up as Randy throws down a challenge.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Jul 19, 2018Kernel of TruthRandy Dowdy is managing his corn crop and asking for less rain. He has a special surprise in store for David Hula this year. Kevin Kalb is having a great start to the season, but still deals with challenges on the farm.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Jul 12, 2018CornspiracyMatt Swanson is struggling to get his planter ready for the field. He also takes a trip to Luepkes farms in search for yield secrets. Dan is prepping for planting and starts putting some corn in the ground.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Jul 05, 2018Game OnDavid Hula and Randy Dowdy go head to head in an epic race for the highest yield. New yield goal is 600 bushels per acre.
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