Wednesday, June 2, 2021

AGRONOMY WEEKLY NEWS
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Soybeans
Soybeans emerged well, and are looking fairly good. There are miniscule rumblings of soybean replants, but that does not seem to be very widespread. Now, some guys are preparing for soybean spraying. The weather is heating up quickly in the forecast, which may force some soybean herbicide options to be rediscussed.
Corn
In general, the corn crop is progressing well. The emergence of the crop across the county has been very even as the crop came through the ground well. The plants did get nipped from the cold on Saturday night, despite our area not hitting freezing temperatures and hovering around 2 degrees at its coldest point. The silvering of the plant, and browning leaves can be attributed to cold winds from that night. Right now, the growing point of the corn plant is below the surface, so it is fully expected to bounce back successfully, and shoot out new leaves. Some of the early corn has gotten side dressing already, but we expect the majority of the corn fields to be dressed starting later next week. 
Wheat
We have been spraying lots of wheat the past week with T3 fungicide as the crop is heading out. Our AMAZING spray team has been averaging a whopping 1200 acres per day. Most wheat is in the perfect stage for spraying as farmers hustle to get it on between rains. Rain is not urgent for the wheat crop, but if we get some tonight, we will definitely welcome it. Overall, the crop is looking green and healthy, and the cool weather that touched on Saturday did not seem to do any serious damage. 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 (plus an extra week if fungicide is applied). This would place us in the swing of harvest at the beginning of July if realized. 
If you are considering planting second crop soybeans after your wheat crop, We are offering to accept new crop wheat at up to 17% moisture with no drying charges, only shrinkage being applied, IF you purchase second crop soybean seed through Wanstead Farmers Co-operative and give the co-op a chance to buy your soybean crop! Please note that drying and shrinkage will still apply on loads delivered above 17% moisture.
Megan and Floyd are looking forward to seeing the wheat progress, and seeing lots of customers on our #WheatTour21. Here is a shot from one of the soft red wheat fields Megan checked out today!
What are our agronomists up to?
Our agronomists have been scouting lots of wheat fields for staging, and assessing the emergence on soybean and corn fields. They are very happy with what they are seeing so far, and they have minimal concerns of the crops! If you are hoping to talk to them, or have them check out your field, reach out to them on their cells!

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