Farmers Ranchers Co-op


	Agronomy

	FROM: Your Agronomy Department Allow Crops to Root Down for Better Nutrient Uptake In many areas of the Midwest, there has been so much moisture in the upper soil profile that plant roots have been shallower than normal, often staying in the top two feet of soil. Many growers are wondering whether corn and soybeans will root down deeper after they enter the reproductive stage, says a University of Nebraska professor, who offers some insights. Now is the Time to Scout for Western Bean Cutworm Western bean cutworm may be ready to peak in eggs laying in your field, which is why you’ll want to start scouting for them now. One specialist provides advice on what to be looking for. Base Soybean Management Decisions on Growth Stage In many areas this time of year, it won’t be uncommon for soybeans to range in development from beginning bloom and podding. A Purdue University specialist says it’s important to be able to identify the crop’s growth stages before making management decisions. Herbicide Resistance Expands in Waterhemp University of Illinois weed scientists recently confirmed waterhemp’s resistance to HPPD-inhibiting herbicides commonly used for control of annual broadleaf and grass weed species in corn.

Agronomy

Despite the slow start, our 2010 crops look pretty good and things are progressing nicely!

For that reason we cannot wait to show them off to you. The annual Farmers Ranchers Corn Hybrid Tour will be on Thursday, September 2nd at 5:30 p.m. The location of this plot has not changed and is 3 miles north of Farmers Ranchers Agronomy Center on Bejot Farms' Kelly Pivot.

However, we are not only testing hybrids in this plot!! We also are trying out Winfield Solutions'® Ascend™ growth regulator seed treatment. There has been a lot of exciting new information given to J.P. and Katie this year, and they cannot wait to share it with you. You definitely won't want to miss this tour! We'll see you there!