The past few weeks we have had nice rains to replenish our soil moisture. Air/ soil temps continue to increase over the past few weeks as well. Crop in our territory has started to take off growing at a fast pace. Weed control continues to be focal point for us here in ag retail as we are in full swing of post emergence applications in both corn and soybean. We are applying layered residuals to help control the vicious watershemp populations. Top dress urea and side dress solution application are being made as a split rate approach to our nitrogen management plans.

Heat has picked up nicely over the last couple of weeks. Ranging from the high 60s to mid 80s and has been very comfortable working conditions. Not only has the heat been on our side but so has the rain. We’ve had timely rain which has been great for ground conditions and crop development.

Rain has ranged from 1 inch-3.5 inches over the past few weeks. All fields in the region have received a nice rain.

Soil conditions have been good. We have seen some areas hold water on the surface but only for a day or two.

Side dress applications of 32% and some Thio have been knifed in between the rows. All nitrogen application that are being applied have some sort of stabilizer to protect the environment and the producer’s investment. We continue to follow the 4R model.
RIGHT SOURCE -RIGHT RATE- RIGHT PLACE – RIGHT TIME

Soybeans are VE in double crop behind rye to V3- 3 full trifoliates are out (Most Common Stage in Knox County) to real early planted V5 branching and lateral roots are expanding

Corn is anywhere from V2-V5/6 (5-6collars are visible)

Wheat is now at Feekes 11.2 (kernels have a doughy or mealy consistency) Wheat has been sprayed with fungicide for head scab.

None- we have put out some rootworm sticky traps this week in corn-on-corn field.

Waterhemp & giant ragweed continues to be challenging in our fields to control.

Scouring Rush, and Milkweed continue to riddle the field edges as the creep further each year into ag fields.

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