Wednesday, May 25, 2022

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AGRONOMY WEEKLY NEWS
Wheat
Wheat is progressing fast!! With the scattered and unpredictable rains over the last two weeks, it has been difficult to schedule appropriate herbicide and T1 fungicide application slots.

At this point, some fields are already showing signs of heads emerging which means that it is time to shift gears and start thinking about a T3 fungicide! Some products to consider (but not limited to) are: Miravis Ace, Carmaba, Veltyma & Prosaro XTR. For specific product recommendations, your agronomist is the best person to talk to!

  • Bradey: 519-312-7767
  • Jason: 519-330-9746
  • Darrin: 519-330-9812
Soybeans
Some early-planted soybeans have started to emerge and are in the early VE-VC stages.

That being said, the majority of Lambton county soybeans remain to be planted. Looking forward into next week there looks to be promising weather on the horizon. We'll keep our fingers crossed! If you have not already picked up your seed, please feel free to call your branch and set up a pickup arrangement!

  • Alvinston: 519-898-2861
  • Wanstead: 519-845-3301
Corn
The corn is popping!! Over the past week we have seen a significant amount of corn up in Lambton county- some already reaching 2-3 leaves. For the most part emergence looks good, but a bit of moisture and heat will do wonders for the crop.

One thing to keep in mind with corn this year is prioritizing keeping the plant weed free until at least 6-leaf. Sharing this from Matt Chapple of Pride Seeds, “Data from Peter Sikkema at Ridgetown Campus suggests that delays in weed control could result in large revenue losses per acre.    Although tillage can delay the emergence and germination of many weed species, there is no great solution when missing opportunities with residual chemistry.  Especially the great results provided with many of the Group 27 products, tank mixed with Group 5 and 9 products.”

Please feel free to ask your agronomist for help with your herbicide plan!
Inputs
Due to last year's wet fall, there was a record amount of acres that needed fertilizer applications this spring. Our airflow machines and spreaders have been going around the clock to keep up with this unprecedented demand. We appreciate your patience as our employees continue to work hard to fulfill fertilizer, chemical and seed orders. Our staff has done an amazing job, putting in long hours, to make sure products were available, and that customer's needs were met in a timely manner! This spring rush could not have been managed without the efforts of our amazing yard staff, and the patience of our fantastic member/owners! Thank you everyone!

We are pleased to offer to all our customers access to all their account information on line at no charge. The myFSTM application allows you to view all your invoices, grain transactions (scale tickets, settlements, storage etc.), statements, field plans, patronage, and other information. You can print copies for your files or accountants. Our website provides more details on myFSTM and what it offers as well as the link to create your account! The link below will take you to the information page for myFSTM

Wanstead is hiring! Wages have recently been increased! Check out our website for more information!

● Seasonal DZ Truck Drivers / General Labour

● Seasonal Assistant for Chemical Warehouse & Crop Scout

● Full time AZ Driver