Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Wheat with flowers inbetween
AGRONOMY WEEKLY NEWS
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Wheat
Crazy that we have SNOW, but we are glad the precipitation we got was not freezing rain. Wheat is a resilient crop, and it is often noted to have "9-lives". The threshold temperature to damage winter wheat in the stem elongation phase we are currently in (Zadocs 30 to 32) is -4 degrees Celsius for 2 hours. Our agronomists are not worried about the wheat at this point of time. If you do however think that damage has occurred, you will not be able to assess the wheat for 3-10 days. 

Spraying wheat is something to start considering. If spraying, you have to make sure that the temperature is above 5 degrees Celsius 24-hours before and after application. Spraying can be done until flag leaf and is recommended as the weeds are growing quickly with the warm weather we had. Fertilizer on wheat is wrapping up, with second passes now going on. Along with spraying and fertilizer, it is always a good option to add fungicide, herbicide and a plant growth manipulator on the wheat. If you crop is looking average or better, at the price of wheat right now, why would you not protect it? 
Planting
We have seen little to no planting across our area. If corn or soybeans were planted, they might be in danger of emergence issues. Soil temperature should be a minimum of 50 degrees Fahrenheit for planting and 24 hours after planting to ensure that the crop has the best chance. 
Chemical, Fertilizer, and Seed
Chemical, fertilizer and chemical pickups and deliveries are in full swing. If you are wanting to pick up your seed so you have it as soon as you are ready to plant, please give us a call! Corn planting is quickly coming around the corner, so it is good to be prepared once the weather is fit. If you haven’t talked to an agronomist yet about your nitrogen and corn starter needs, please don’t hesitate to give any of our crop sales staff a call!
Bradey: 519-312-7767
Jason: 519-330-9746
Darrin: 519-330-9812
Soil
Soil moisture varies all over the county. Rains last week were very isolated. The snow is expected to provide good moisture to areas that need it.