Friday, September 25, 2021

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AGRONOMY WEEKLY NEWS
This new weekly e-newsletter will be delivered to your inbox midweek. It will focus on local agronomy news in and around our Wanstead branch locations. Information you'll receive comes from our Wanstead crop sales advisors.

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Soybeans
A lot of soybeans were harvested over the last weekend. Some growers were able to get to their fields and take off the soybeans and plant wheat before the heavy rains of the latter part of the week. With the on and off rains throughout the season, some growers struggled with weed control in their soybean fields. In the last week we have been working on pre-harvest burndowns, or applying a burndown following the soybean crop coming off the field. So far, soybean quality seems to be good. Yield varies depending on the August rains, if the soybeans were planted into corn stalk stubble and the variety of challenges that Mother Nature threw at us this year.
Corn
Corn is maturing FAST. Unfortunately in some cases this is due to some late season disease that moved in. Tar Spot and Northern Corn Leaf Blight for the most part. However, most cobs look like they have or will reach maturity fine. Some Lambton County farmers have already started to harvest their corn, but Wanstead has not received any yet.
Wheat
Some wheat was planted over the last weekend and earlier in the week in hopes to beat the rain that arrived in the latter part of the week. A lot of fertilizer has been put on or planned for the wheat crop. We are planning on accepting soft red wheat, soft white wheat and hard red wheat next year. Our hard red wheat premium program is looking to be comparable from this year. If this is something that you may be interested in, please reach out to your agronomist for more information!
What are our agronomists up to?
Our agronomists are going over soil samples and making recommendations. Many discussions of options for wheat varieties, fertilizer requirements and herbicide plans are taking place. The agronomists are checking fields to assess variety differences. If you can't get a hold of your agronomist, please call the office and we can get you in touch with someone who can help!

Jason, Darrin and Bradey are continuing to encourage soil sampling on wheat ground. We would be happy to get you signed up for your field(s) to get probed. Knowing what your ground needs will help you to spend your fertilizer money in the right places, to maximize on your future crop potential. This year, with the price of fertilizer, soil sampling can help you spend your money where you will be able to see the most "bang for your buck" and maximize benefits on your fields. With the variable rate applicator that the co-op runs, we can help you grow smart and save money! If you are interested in getting your fields tested, please reach out to your salesperson. 

Bradey: 19-312-7767
Jason: 519-330-9746
Darrin: 519-330-9812

Wanstead Co-op is pleased to report that our new grain facility is progressing well and will be ready for corn harvest. Check out our website at www.wansteadfarmerscoop.com for photos of the build.