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Agronomist says crop conditions remain variable

Tuesday, August 8 by Brownfield Ag News

INTERVIEW: Scott Dickey, Beck’s Agronomist An agronomist says crop conditions have been variable across the Corn Belt. Scott Dickey (pictured above) with Beck’s says some crops have recovered from widespread drought that occurred through late June. “You look at kernel counts on some of these fields... Read More.

Agronomist touts economic, environmental benefits of cover crops

Monday, August 7 by Brownfield Ag News

A conservation agronomist says cover crops have helped some farmers improve profitability. Ryan Johnson with the Iowa Soybean Association says cover crops can offset higher costs by reducing inputs and increasing cash crop yield. “Interest rates are going up and that really has an effect,”... Read More.

Southern Illinois agronomist watching late season diseases

Thursday, August 3 by Brownfield Ag News

Late season disease pressure is top of mind for corn and soybean growers in southeastern Illinois. DEKALB/Asgrow Technical Agronomist Josh Tooley says following drought stress and recent rains corn growers are watching for some of the usual disease suspects. “ We are seeing southern... Read More.

Minnesota corn agronomist concerned about aborted kernels

Friday, July 28 by Brownfield Ag News

An extension corn agronomist is concerned drought stress will lead to kernel abortion. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota says a lack of moisture after pollination typically results in kernels at the tip of the ear drying out. “I think that’s what we’re going... Read More.

Bayer agronomist says tar spot remains a concern for growers

Friday, July 28 by Brownfield Ag News

A technical agronomist says tar spot has been spotty in some areas of the Corn Belt and more aggressive in others. Andrew Penney with Bayer Crop Science says the disease can be difficult to manage. “Just when we starting thinking we know the weather... Read More.

Agronomist says WI crop conditions vary widely

Thursday, July 27 by Brownfield Ag News

An agronomist tells Brownfield crop conditions vary widely in Wisconsin due to early season drought and varying soil types. Derrick Dryer with Stine Seed says he’s amazed by how good some of the corn looks, even on sandy soils, but he’s had farmers give... Read More.

Bayer agronomist discusses potential impacts of extreme heat wave

Wednesday, July 26 by Brownfield Ag News

A technical agronomist says this week’s severe heat wave could significantly increase crop stress. “Corn specifically, we start getting above that 92 degrees and factor in potential dry conditions depending where you are, it can start impacting photosynthesis and overall productivity,” said Andrew Penney... Read More.

Agronomist optimistic about yields despite drought

Thursday, July 20 by Brownfield Ag News

An agronomist remains optimistic about yields, despite the very dry growing season. B Brandon Forseth with Dairyland Seeds tells Brownfield farmers and other agronomists are pleased with how modern genetics helps crops tolerate drought. Forseth says corn and soybean height is going to be... Read More.

Agronomist reports variability in corn and soybean conditions in northern Indiana

Monday, July 10 by Brownfield Ag News

An agronomist is northern Indiana says the corn crop is looking great going into one of the most important parts of the season: the reproductive stage. Jason Harmon is with DEKALB Asgrow. “I saw a couple fields in my recent travels that were wanting to... Read More.

Agronomist provides northwest Iowa crop update

Friday, July 7 by Brownfield Ag News

A precision agronomist says crop conditions have been favorable in northwest Iowa despite the abnormally dry conditions. Nathan Johnson is with Advanced Agrilytics. “We didn’t really start with anything in the tank this spring,” he said. “We have been catching a few smaller rains that... Read More.

Agronomist: continue to monitor fields, disease tolerant varieties

Friday, June 30 by Brownfield Ag News

A soybean lead and product agronomist with Seed Consultants says growers should continue to monitor fields throughout the growing season. Matt Hutcheson tells Brownfield,” it’s important to scout fields. Get to know what’s going on out there, look for pests, make sure we’re on... Read More.

Agronomist encourages growers to scout for increased insect pressure

Friday, June 30 by Brownfield Ag News

An agronomist with Beck’s says growers could see additional insect pressure because of mild winter weather conditions. Travis Coleman covers southern Indiana. “We’ve seen some flights of army worm and black cutworm that are already a bit above normal,” he says. He says scouting for... Read More.

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