Stripe rust found in Wisconsin wheat

A plant pathologist says Wisconsin has its first confirmation of striped rust in wheat for the 2025 growing season. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin told Brownfield there was already some head scab, and farmers should scout for striped rust. “We did have some striped rust epidemics last year in this state so…… Continue Reading

Standing water, ponding common across parts of Kansas

An extension agronomist who covers northeast Kansas says excessive rain fall across parts of the state have contributed to poor crop conditions for corn and soybeans.   Tina Sullivan with K-State University says standing and ponding is a very common sight. “If we start seeing yellowing, whether it’s soybean or corn, it’s where those roots…… Continue Reading

Scouting for Weeds

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, emphasizes the importance of scouting for weeds after post-emergence applications of Enlist herbicides. He tells Brownfield that scouting enables farmers to determine not only if their current weed control program is effective but also if there are signs of resistance. The post Scouting for Weeds appeared first on…… Continue Reading

IDOA lifts poultry exhibition suspension

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry that was initially issued in February in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu. State officials feel it is safe to resume exhibition of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets.  The…… Continue Reading

Potential southern Illinois acreage shift

A southern Illinois agronomist says delayed planting caused by persistent rains could result in some acres shifting from corn to soybeans. John Pike, who’s based in Williamson County, tells Brownfield, “I don’t really look for a lot of acres to be switched.”  He says, “Now in some neighborhoods it might be pretty significant, but I…… Continue Reading

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