Planting decisions still not final

Rick Scranton, Pioneer Area Agronomist in Southeast Indiana says that typically by the time the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) at Louisville is over, most spring planting decisions are made, but that’s not the case in 2010.

Audio: Rick Scranton, Pioneer Area Agronomist, SE Indiana (3:00 MP3)

Early harvest observations

Will Smart, Pioneer Area Agronomist in northeast Illinois says as harvest begins diplodia ear rot is being found, especially along field edges and in soybeans, be looking for white mold, it may be a reason to adjust your harvest schedule. Will also provides some predictions for harvest dates.

AUDIO: Will Smart, Pioneer Area Agronomist (9:20 MP3)

Southeastern Nebraska crops near maturing stage

Darren Barker, Pioneer Area Agronomist for Southeastern Nebraska tells Brownfield that the corn and soybeans in the area are 1 ½ weeks to 3 weeks away from being fully matured.  One thing that Barker suggested is to keep an eye out for the soil born disease Sudden Death Syndrome. If producers are worried about if their crops are infected, he recommends contacting your local agronomist and sending a sample in to test.

AUDIO: Darren Barker

Nebraska fields progressing

Darren Barker, Pioneer Area Agronomist for Southeastern Nebraska reports that the crops are in good shape in the area, even though some parts of the region are slightly behind schedule.  He warns producers to be sure to keep an eye on crops for both aphids and grasshoppers.  Both can cause problems with corn and soybeans when the weather is warmer, but levels are fairly low.

AUDIO: Darren Barker

Weather conditions keeping crops from developing

According to Zach Fore, Pioneer Area Agronomist in Eastern North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota, the weather has been a real problem for producers in the area.  The cooler and wetter conditions are causing late development in both corn and soybeans.  On top of the weather being an issue, producers are having to keep an eye on pests. 

AUDIO: Zach Fore

Missouri crops starting to green-up

Eastern Missouri Pioneer Area Agronomist Matt Prewitt is reporting that crops are turning the corner and starting to really green-up.  He says the need rain really helped out along with the nitrogen in the ground.  These are all factors that assisted with the recent growth of the soybeans and corn.

AUDIO: Matt Prewitt

Nebraska crops starting to pollinate

Darren Barker, Pioneer Area Agronomist for Southeastern Nebraska tells Brownfield that the temperatures are ideal for the start of pollination to begin.  Corn throughout the state is looking pretty good, but it is important to keep an eye on crops. 

AUDIO: Darren Barker

Indiana’s crops continue improving

Brian Early, Pioneer Area Agronomist for North Central Indiana reports that the general crop appearance across the state is continuing to improving.  Early does say that the Eastern part of the state is in need of some rain due the 4 week dry pattern.

AUDIO: Brian Early

Weather not slowing progress

Zach Fore, Pioneer Area Agronomist in Eastern North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota tells Brownfield that the wet weather early in the season caused delay in planting and that the recent rain has caused some water damage. Still, with the area seeing a few good days the crop condition overall is still looking good.

AUDIO: Zach Fore

Hot days, warm nights help with growth

Brian Early, Pioneer Area Agronomist for North Central Indiana is reporting that corn is growing nicely and soybeans, although small, are looking well. Early also says some wheat is being harvested in the area.

AUDIO: Brian Early

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