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September 24, 2021 Volume 9 Edition 4

September 30th DEADLINE!

The deadline for signing up for Bayer Plus Rewards is fast approaching on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

If you were already enrolled in the program for 2020 you are automatically enrolled for 2021. If you have questions about the status of your enrollment please give your AFS agronomist a call today!

Crop Update as of September 20, 2021

Iowa

A warm and mostly dry week in Iowa left farmers with six days suitable for fieldwork.

Warm and windy weather assisted drips in dry down and progressed maturity. Corn in or beyond dented stage reached 93%, four days ahead of the 5-year average. Half of Iowa's corn crop has reached maturity. Iowa’s corn condition went another point to 58% good to excellent.

Soybeans coloring or beyond reached 86%. Soybeans dropping leaves reached 53%. Overall, the soybean crop is four days ahead of the 5-year average. Soybean condition also went down one point to 61% good to excellent rating.

Minnesota

Harvest of row crops has started in Minnesota and weather allowed for 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork.

Corn dented reached 94%, seven days behind last year but seven days ahead of the 5-year average. Meanwhile, 59% of corn reached maturity this week. The first reports of corn harvest for grain reaching 6%, eight days ahead of last year and twelve days ahead of the 5-year average. Corn condition rating dropped slightly to 38% good to excellent.

Soybeans coloring reached 96%, on track with last year and over a week ahead of the 5-year average. Soybeans dropping leaves reached 74%, two days ahead of last year and a week ahead of the 5-year average. Soybean harvest reached 11%. Soybean conditions dropped slightly to 35% good to excellent.

*Information and graphs obtained from September 20, 2021, USDA, NASS report

Sales Agronomist Positions in Okabena, MN

AFS has open positions for Sales Agronomists at the Okabena, MN location. Please send your cover letter and resume to Amy Asmus.

For more information about the positions please contact either Harlan or Amy Asmus at 641-566-3658.

Plant Nutrition Operations Position is open for the Rake Location

This person performs all aspects of the warehouse including shipping, receiving, and facility equipment maintenance and requirements. Will require more trucking and delivery time than warehouse time. Will work closely with the Plant Nutrition team to ensure a safe and successful season.

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