Watch the wheat for signs of scab, striped rust

Many wheat growing regions are close to anthesis, and there are some concerns about head scab and striped rust, two diseases that can quickly reduce yields and profits.  Dr. Damon Smith is a plant pathologist with the University of Wisconsin, and he has advice for scouting and when to spray fungicides.  A link to the…… Continue Reading

Minnesota crops bouncing back from May weather challenges

An extension crops educator is encouraged with how Minnesota crops are rebounding from May weather challenges. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says corn, soybeans, small grains and sugarbeets endured abnormally warm conditions in early May, followed by cool, wet weather. “The corn looked and appeared very yellow, probably a lack of sunshine (and)…… Continue Reading

Michigan crops over half emerged

A Michigan farmer says he finished planting in record time. Sanilac County’s Dennis Gardner tells Brownfield a deep freeze during the winter helped set fields up with good soil conditions. “We did switch over to putting soybeans in after we planted some of our sugarbeets this year, just because I don’t like the fact of putting…… Continue Reading

Spraying picks up as planting winds down in Iowa

Iowa farmers are busy spraying weeds as planting comes to an end. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans in the southeast part of the state and tells Brownfield conditions for herbicide applications have not been ideal. “It’s kind of always a hurdle chasing the windy weather, especially when we have temperature spikes that we’ve been…… Continue Reading

South Dakota farmer pleased with crop progress

A northeastern South Dakota farmer says crops are looking good so far this spring.  Ryan Wagner raises wheat, corn, and soybeans near Roslyn.  He says spring wheat looks very good. “We’re mostly tillered out and close to the boot stage, and probably a couple of weeks away from starting to show some heads.” USDA says…… Continue Reading

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