Wednesday, July 17, 2024

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AGRONOMY WEEKLY NEWS

Corn & Soybeans

Well, corn and beans definitely cannot complain about a lack of moisture!! That being said, due to the wet spring/beginning of summer, the crop has not needed to develop as strong of a root system as it has in years past. As we move through the rest of the summer, we will want to see consistent showers continue, especially given that August is the main yield-determining month for soybeans.


Soybeans are quite variable across the area with some at fungicide timing and some still getting hit with herbicide for the first pass. This hot and wet weather is a breeding ground for foliar diseases, which is why our agronomists are really, really encouraging all of our growers to apply a fungicide on their crop -once we can get back in the fields that is. Soybeans don’t love to have their feet wet so we are seeing some yellowing across the crop. Plants that were under water for long periods of time are at risk of root rot as well, if they haven't drowned out already. Unfortunately, we do not have a "water-wing" variety of soybeans yet that can float.


Corn is also variable across the area with some fields still getting herbicide applications and some getting lined up for tasseling fungicide. Now is the time to talk to your agronomist and start lining up fungicide applications and timing for corn. We have multiple fungicides available to suit your needs whether it be the highest VOM protection or the higher yield protection. We actually have a lift kit on our sprayer which makes it able to spray in tall fields. Make sure to watch follow-crop restrictions on herbicides being sprayed still as some have longer windows to certain crops. 

Wheat

All reports so far have been positive with the wheat crop and the yields coming out of this wet spring. Across the area there is still some to get off with about 87% of harvest completed. Between the first harvest window, and the second window after last Wednesday's rain, we saw decreases in test weight and some downgrading due to mildew. Thankfully, the test weight and quality of the wheat started very strong, so we did have room to fall for the majority of the wheat that came in. It was surprising how quickly the crop was able to dry down after last week's rain, with some wheat coming in DRY already by Saturday and Sunday. After this rain, quality is expected to change again, with a higher emphasis placed on sprouts. If the wheat crop was not quite mature when the rains came, it is possible it is not as impacted.


After wheat is off is the perfect time to consider soil sampling. This will allow the results to be back and address the needs of the field without trying to rush and get it done in the fall or spring. Knowing what your ground needs will help you to spend your fertilizer money in the right places, to maximize on your future crop potential. Reach out to your salesperson for more details. 

Agronomy Tip of the Week

Jill's Tip of the week: "Reach out to your agronomist and discuss fungicide options for corn and beans. Heavy dews, lots of moisture and heat can lead to high incidences of disease and we want to protect what we have there".

Jason (519) 330-9746

Natalia (519) 383-4843

Mike (519) 466-9200

Jill (519) 464-8977 


If you are interested in having a sign on your crop, please reach out to your agronomist! Field signs will be going up over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for "Wanstead" seed in local fields!

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