Corn

Corn yield outlooks remains positive. With the majority of corn now black/brown layered, and the start-stop of soybean harvest, we have had some farmers curious on corn moisture values. We have had several hand-shelled samples in, but nothing from a combine yet. The moisture range is wider than expected, with tests in the low 20's to low 30's. VOM tests are extremely variable, will be hard to tell how things are going to go until we get into harvest. Windsor-Essex area has started into corn, but not to a large enough degree to make any relevant statements on yield or quality.

Tar spot continues to pop up on virtually every corn plant. This will impact the unsprayed corn crop and will have a yield drag in those situations as it prematurely shut down the plant.

Soybeans

We continue to get short stints of soybean harvest between rain systems. Although frustrating, we are seeing significant progress every time the sun comes out. There was a big push yesterday to get some beans off before the weather turns again with 15% average moisture. We are thinking another 20% was able to come off this week and into today, putting us in the 70% harvested range.

If you have IPs in the ground, please contract Floyd or Megan to discuss options for harvest specs.

We have many trucks on the road for harvest. Please feel free to reach out to our logistics team to arrange your loads! 519-845-3301.

We now have IP premiums for 2024! Please reach out to Megan (519) 845-3301 with any inquiries on growing 2024 IP soybeans!

Wheat

Please contact the branch if you are still looking for seed or fertilizer for your wheat ground. We have our airflows out today before the rain to spread fertilizer and seed in some fields.

If your plans have changed for crop rotation, please let us know so we can be as efficient with our product as possible!

Soil sampling is also in full swing as the crops come off. Fertilizer prices are a bit lower than before, but still above average. This means that soil sampling is even more important to any farm operation to help guide you to put the right nutrients on.

Lots of fall spraying is also going on, which is good for getting rid of perennial weeds, and keeping the field clean in the spring.

Are there any updates we missed? Reach out to your agronomist with any questions!

Jason (519) 330-9746

Darrin (519) 330-9812

Natalia (519) 383-4843

Mike (519) 466-9200