November 5, 2021 Volume 11 Edition 1
Tenuous Future for Dicamba, Input Costs Weigh on ’22 Seed Decisions
By Jackie Pucci - November 1, 2021
Intensified corn rootworm pressure and sharply higher input costs are weighing on people’s minds as they make their seed decisions for 2022, Bil Schrader, Agronomist and Seed Division Manager at Asmus Farm Supply in Rake, IA, tells CropLife®.
In the region served by Asmus Farm Supply, Schrader estimates that last year’s bean acres broke down to roughly 40% to 45% XtendFlex, 40% to 45% Enlist, and 5% to 10% other, such as LibertyLink GT27. The region was dry over the summer, and he notes a small percentage (3% to 5%) of people who were concerned about herbicide carryover, partly driven by HPPD concerns. Those growers would be looking to plant LL GT27 in ’22.
AFS Seed is ready to help you start planning for the 2022 season. Yield and plot data are ready and available for you to review on the AFS Seed webpage.

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Crop Update as of November 1, 2021
Widespread precipitation slowed or halted harvest across much of Iowa and limited farmers to just 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending October 31, 2021.

Iowa’s corn for grain has been harvested, four days ahead of the five-year average with 70% of the grain being harvested. There were scattered reports of downed corn due to strong winds. The moisture content of field corn being harvested for grain was 17%.

Soybean harvest reached 88%, two days ahead of the five-year average. There were several reports of soybeans lodging due to the damp weather.
Harvest continued despite wet field conditions during the week ending October 31, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were 4.3days suitable for fieldwork, the fewest number of days since the week ending September 5, 2021.

Corn harvested for grain reached 83%, one day ahead of last year and 11 days ahead of the 5-year average. The average corn moisture content of grain at harvest remained at 18 percent.

The soybean harvest was nearly finished at 98%, twelve days ahead of the average.
End of the Season Moisture Update
Topsoil moisture levels in Iowa were rated at 2% very short, 12% short, 73% adequate and 13% surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 8% very short, 27% short, 60% adequate and 5% surplus. The past week’s precipitation helped replenish soil moisture. With 86% of the State’s topsoil moisture being rated at adequate to surplus; the highest percentage of the season.

Topsoil moisture supplies in Minnesota increased to 4% very short, 16% short, 71% adequate and 9% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies increased slightly to 8% very short, 28% short, 60% adequate and 4% surplus.
*Information and graphs obtained from November 2, 2021, USDA, NASS report
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