Wednesday, June 16, 2021

AGRONOMY WEEKLY NEWS
This new weekly e-newsletter will be delivered to your inbox every Wednesday afternoon. It will focus on local agronomy news in and around our Wanstead branch locations. Information you'll receive comes from our Wanstead crop sales advisors.

Thanks for signing up!

Trust the company you own.
Wheat
The wheat is starting to turn and dry down. Overall, the crop is good, but we are still looking for a rain, especially in areas of Lambton County where precipitation has not accumulated much over the past two weeks. Despite the dryness, the wheat should still fill, however, there may be concerns about light test weights and maximizing on yields. So far, the crop is very healthy with no disease or insect activity to speak of. Floyd and Megan have been checking out wheat fields on their wheat tour the past few weeks, and they are very happy with what they are seeing! As of right now, we have the potential for an earlier than normal harvest, weather depending. The old adage goes- 6 weeks from head to bread. This would place us in the swing of harvest at the beginning of July.
Soybeans
Soybeans are growing fast and are now between the 1st to 3rd trifoliate growth stage! The crop had some decent moisture to get it out of the ground, and it is progressing very well given the hot temperatures. The plant is developing a very strong root system as it continues to reach down to moisture. Soil moisture is there but will be used up quickly if we reach back into hot temperatures. The main focus now is working towards applying in-crop soybean herbicide, along with some farmers coupling that with soybooster to really help the plant flourish.
Corn
The corn crop is progressing rapidly as it pushes through its 6-8 leaf stages. There is still a significant amount of side dressing to be done prior to the canopy closing. The crop is not showing signs of dryness yet, but just like the other crops, it could still use a drink. Many fields are already boasting knee-high plants, however, due to this acceleration, the odd crop is showing signs of micro nutrient deficiencies.
What are our agronomists up to?
The agronomy dream team is mostly out and about looking at staging soybeans and corn for last minute herbicide applications. They are also out assessing plant emergence and addressing any crop concerns that any of our member/owners may be having. They have noted that there have been some minor soybean leaf beetle problems in no-till soybean plots. However, at the moment this issue has been sporadic and nothing has reached threshold yet. The attached picture is what you would see in your field if you had these pests. If you are seeing this or any other issues in your crop, please feel free to reach out to your agronomist for advice. 

Bradey: 519-312-7767
Jason: 519-330-9746
Darrin: 519-330-9812