Frost, Cutworm, and Bird Damage
Ken walks you through identifying and treating the frost and cutworm damage that is affecting a large portion of our client base
Weed Alert: Cressleaf Groundsel
Issac Ferrie gives an overview of the Cressleaf Groundsel. The Cressleaf Groundsel is commonly being confused with yellow rocket, but unfortunately is turning out to be much harder to kill. Also keep in mind that the Cressleaf Groundsel is poisonous.
Boots In The Field Report for May 26th
In this week’s Boots In The Field Report, Ken talks about how the plots are coming along, insect watch for Cutworm and Army worm, replanting and growth delay, and finally watching out for the carbon penalty.
Insect Watch: Cutworm Scouting
Cutworm scouting should be taking place especially in fields that are no till or contained cover crops this spring. Ken walks through what to look for when scouting and what fields may be the most susceptible.
Identifying Palmer Amaranth in your fields.
Crop-Tech Consulting agronomist, Isaac Ferrie, describes some common characteristics of adult Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp and how to tell them apart. This is the link to the form mentioned in the video: PALMER AMARANTH IDENTIFICATION FORM
Boots In The Field for July 28th 2014
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Be On The Lookout!
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] Nutrient deficiencies to be looking for in your corn: [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="5251" border_color="grey" img_link_large="yes" img_link_target="_self" img_size="medium"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Nitrogen Deficiency is seen where inadequate nitrogen is used or the nitrogen is lost by leaching or denitrification. Evaluating nitrogen deficiency late in the season, it is important to note if the plant is still suffering from [...]
Insect Update: Armyworm
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="5088" alignment="center" style="vc_box_shadow_3d" border_color="grey" img_link_target="_self" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]The Armyworms are now feeding. Watch the wheat fields and the failed wheat fields that went to corn. Rootworm hatch will start the end of next week, and you should be able find larva the following week. Cutworm are still feeding, don’t forget to scout the later planted [...]