Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

AGRONOMY WEEKLY NEWS
Wheat
Over the last week, Mother Nature has thrown us 30C + temperatures, winds over 40km/hr, and anywhere from ¼ inch to 1 inch of rain. This is farming, right?

The first day of summer quickly arrived and you can definitely notice the change in the colour of the wheat already! Many fields are now sporting a golden-hue, as they start to turn. After walking through a few fields this week it is easy to see that pollination went well. The rain this past week will help the heads plump up even further. It is very clear which fields received a T3 fungicide, as the flag leaf is still remaining green and healthy.

As we progress to the end of June, it is time to think about what your plan is after the wheat is off. Is it soil sampling? Is it a cover crop? Double crop soybeans? Be sure to let us know so we can have it ordered!

Floyd and Megan have kicked off their 2022 wheat tour this past week! They are hoping to make it out to wheat producers to check out the crop, chat with farmers, and get wheat declaration forms signed!

The Grain Declaration mentioned above starts July 1st. This declaration is a personal attestation that your wheat is licensed. This form needs to be signed in order to bring wheat to any elevator or ship off farm.

For more information, contact Floyd or Megan.

Floyd: 519-328-8481
Megan: 519-328-2623
Soybeans
In terms of crop progress, most of Lambton is looking good. The heavy rains in South Lambton have caused some of the corn and soybeans to struggle. There is still some fields being replanted as we speak.

Soybeans are being staged at anywhere from just being planted, all the way to V2 growth stage depending on the area.

We are starting to think about our first round of Glyphosate applications on soybeans now. Adding in Soy Booster with your Glyphosate will give the soybeans an extra boost after this hot weather we’ve been having.
Corn
Corn has been thriving in the heat, throwing new leaves on every 2-3 days.

However, the wind, heat, and rain have made it an issue for anyone without herbicide on the corn. Most herbicide’s should only be sprayed on corn up to 8-leaf. Be sure to check with your agronomist if you have questions about weed pressure or staging

Side-dress bars have been flying out of our yards over the last week. Talk to your local branch to discuss your needs for a side-dress bar, as well as your application rates, and row spacing. If you are unsure of your application rate, speak to your agronomist.

  • Bradey: 519-312-7767
  • Jason: 519-330-9746
  • Darrin: 519-330-9812
When do you expect wheat harvest to start?
(early) Earlier than July 15th
(average) Around July 15th- 20th
(late) Later than July 20th