Prep for Harvest 2020: Look at kernel set
A key piece of harvest preparation includes estimating yield. Much of the Corn Belt experienced high heat during pollination and that can have an impact on kernel set, which in turn impacts yield.
Expect late-season caterpillar infestations in corn
Extra caterpillar activity has been observed in soybeans so far this year and experts from Iowa State University expect late-season infestations in corn.
Best Practices for a Late-Summer Alfalfa Seeding
Late-summer alfalfa seeding is necessary when a spring seeding has failed or an older stand is deemed unproductive. This timing will allow the establishment of alfalfa fields with an improved chance of success.
Dealing with the Aftermath of the Derecho
Heavy winds experienced in the August 10 derecho dramatically damaged crops across central Iowa, northern Illinois and other portions of the Corn Belt. In the aftermath, the question is raised: How do I deal with my damaged corn?
Southern rust spotted in eastern Corn Belt
Southern corn rust, a fungus caused by Puccinia polysora, thrives in temperatures above 80 F with high humidity, particularly if corn has been planted late.
Now is the time to address Gray Leaf Spot, Anthracnose Leaf Blight
Gray leaf spot leads to leaf tissue loss, a decrease in plant sugars and decreased grain production. It is considered the world’s most yield-limiting disease in corn…
Stink bugs expand presence across Corn Belt
Brown marmorated stink bugs are expanding across the Corn Belt. Here’s what you need to know.
Scout for Western Bean Cutworm
Western bean cutworm adults have begun laying eggs and some of those eggs have begun to hatch. Here’s what you need to know.
Japanese Beetles Move from Corn to Soybean Feeding
Have you seen soybean plants looking like this in your customers’ fields? AgVenture agronomy expert Louis Sutton says that he is seeing Japanese beetles feeding on corn silks and moving to soybeans in fields out west.
Japanese Beetles continue to spread westward
By Bethany Kroeze, AgVenture Marketing Manager