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Southern Ohio yields better than ‘09

Dave Russell — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:48:51 +0000

Tammy Dobbels, Pioneer Area Manager in Southern Ohio says yields in her marketing area are surprisingly better than a year ago.

“We do have some weather event areas that will definitely change that, as an overall average,” said Dobbels. “But on the whole we’re seeing a very good year with yields.”

At Farm Science Review Dobbels said farmers were talking about the dry start to harvest and debating whether or not rain would be a blessing or a curse. And some were sharing their concerns with the health of the crop as the fall progresses.

“Stalk quality is going to be an issue,” said Dobbels, Pioneer Area Manager in Southern Ohio. “We have a saying, ‘the crop is as good as it is today,’ we’ll see about tomorrow.”

AUDIO: Tammy Dobbels, Area Mgr., Pioneer (2:25 MP3)

Northeastern Indiana seeing hotter temps

Kari McKinney — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:28:36 +0000

Brian Early, Pioneer Area Agronomist for northeastern Indiana, reports that the weather has been hot and the lack of rain in some areas is causing some fields to dry out. While some areas are seeing drier conditions there are some spots with moisture levels in the soil is still looking good. When looking at soybeans, be sure to keep an eye out for Sudden-Death Syndrome and to talk with your local agronomist to make sure to plan for next year.

AUDIO: Brian Early

Weather playing a role in S.E. Nebraska crop conditions

Kari McKinney — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:58:12 +0000

Pioneer agronomist for southeastern Nebraska, Darren Barker, says corn and soybeans are maturing nicely in most of the area. The fields are looking normal or a little ahead and depending on the weather in September, some fields may be ready to harvest. While most of the area is in good shape, there are a few areas that are seeing plants starting to shut down due to the lack of rain and moisture. These areas could also see diseases slowly taking over crops. Farmers should taken note for corn showing signs of Goss’s Wilt and Sudden-Death Syndrome in soybeans. Speaking with your area agronomist can help with planning ways to manage crops in the future.

AUDIO: Darren Barker

On the lookout for diseases in northeastern Indiana

Kari McKinney — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:41:17 +0000

Pioneer Area Agronomist for northeastern Indiana, Brian Early, says that the heat is still playing a large role in the condition of the crops for the area. While some rain has fallen, it is still really dry in some area of the region. Corn is doing fair to good, but growers need to be on the lookout for some disease. Some of the corn is starting to bend which means harvest is right around the corner. As for the beans in the area, Early says to watch for sudden death syndrome, as some plants are starting to show signs of the disease.

AUDIO: Brian Early

Southeastern Nebraska crops progressing nicely

Kari McKinney — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:28:22 +0000

Agronomist Darren Barker for southeastern Nebraska says as long as the weather stays about normal through August, crops should look to develop and mature on a normal time line. This is the time, Barker reminds growers, soybeans really look to take in a lot of water and to be sure to keep moisture in the soil. He says that the diseases for corn really have been low this year and insects haven’t really caused any issues with the soybeans.

AUDIO: Darren Barker

Northern Illinois expects early harvest

Kari McKinney — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:41:53 +0000

Agronomist John Kultgen for Northern Illinois reports that the growing season is ahead of schedule and an early harvest season can be expected. He provides some agronomic points for growers in the area. Getting into fields will provide growers with the chance to evaluate the success of pollination in corn. Also, Kultgen recommends scouting soybeans to keep an eye out for disease and other problems that can occur. Walking fields with area agronomists provide the chance to look direct at issues and find solutions with the right products. The last thing Kultgen recommends is to practice grain safety this summer when handling.

AUDIO: John Kultgen

Weather causing stress on crops in Northern Indiana

Kari McKinney — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:00:44 +0000

Planting has completed and growers are starting to scout plants for disease reports Brian Early, Pioneer Area Agronomist for Northern Indiana. Temperatures in the area have been hot and humid and some crops are showing signs of stress. Early says the mix in temps and dew are causing some disease to set in on plant.

AUDIO: Brian Early

Northeastern Indiana conditions improve for planting and protecting

Kari McKinney — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:15:21 +0000

Pioneer Area Agronomist for Northern Indiana, Brian Early says that the weather has turned from wet to dry and growers have finished planting soybeans. Although the weather is allowing for growers to get into fields, the low humidity mixing with the warmer temps are causing some of the corn to roll up in the fields. Some of the earliest planted corn for the area are entering or finishing pollination. Early recommends checking beans for infestations and applying the proper protection.

AUDIO: Brian Early

Keep a look out for W. Bean Cutworm in SE Nebraska

Beverley Kreul — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:08:18 +0000

Aside from some isolated incidents, crops are mostly looking good in Nebraska according to Pioneer Area Agronomist Darren Baker for southeastern Nebraska. A few cases of wind and hail have caused some replanting in the state but overall the crops are flourishing in the warm and slightly humid weather. Barker also says corn farmers need to keep an eye out for the Western Bean Cutworm this time of the year.

AUDIO: Darren Barker

Northern Indiana weather moves from rainy to dry

Kari McKinney — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:18:54 +0000

Pioneer Area Agronomist for Northern Indiana, Brian Early, says that the weather has gone from rainy to dry. Growers have moved their focus to finishing soybeans and some have even started replanting. Early reports that growers are also seeing an increase of vomitoxin as they start to combine wheat.

AUDIO: Brian Early