Soybeans & Corn

With 99% of the corn and soybeans in the ground, I am surprised at how good everything looks despite the dryness.

We are seeing some emergence issues on soybean fields (and some replanting as a result) due to rainfall timing or crusting, but it is not widespread. Some people are getting in the field to reseed before the rain comes, while others are waiting to see if the upcoming rain helps the un-emerged beans to push through.

We are forecasted to get some rains at the end of this week-beginning of next week, with cooler temperatures to follow. This will be a million-dollar rain for many of the crops, but will also help the weeds to grow. So far, the major culprit weeds include lambs quarters, dandelions, and thistles, all of which have protection on them. We expect that this moisture will lead to a significant amount of spraying to be kicked off next week. Our agronomists recommend adding a crop booster or a soy booster to your spray regimen to help jumpstart the crop after our slow heat unit start.

We are currently moving into side dressing on the corn which we expect will last another week or two. If you are hoping to get an applicator, please call us to put your name on the list. Additionally, talk to your agronomist about the benefits of pairing Tribune or Boron with your 28%. Tribune helps to keep nitrogen from leeching and keeps it on your land, while Boron is a micronutrient that helps the crop.

Please feel free to reach out to either of our branches or to your agronomist if you have any questions! They are often out on the road, so it is best to reach them on their cell phones!

Jason (519) 330-9746

Darrin (519) 330-9812

Natalia (519) 383-4843

Mike (519) 466-9200

Wanstead (519) 845-3301

Alvinston (519) 898-2861

Wheat

Wheat tour 2023 has been officially kicked off! Floyd and Megan are loving the chance to get to see so many growers face-to-face, and to check out the development of the wheat crop.

We are thankful that the past week has been cool, so that despite the dryness, the crop is not rapidly deteriorating. The fantastic roots that the plant developed during the ideal planting window last fall has allowed the crop to push through without severe stress. Some soil types are fairing better than others, with heavier soils holding some more moisture for the plant compared to gravel ridges or sandy soils (see photo above) which are drying much quicker.

T3 fungicide spraying has fully started, and been wrapped up in just a few short days. 6 weeks from head to bread is the old saying. This timeline is projected to set us up for an average mid-July harvest. We always say that wheat harvest starts on a Friday, so my guess is that we will start on Friday, July 14th, but time will tell! Weather will play a big factor in this, and if we do not catch a few rains, the crop will dry up in a hurry.