I'm hoping this blog helps some folks out there. I know it's helping me keep up on things.
There are a couple of articles in the latest edition of Ag Answers which may interest people. George Patrick, Purdue Ag Economist and Crop Insurance Guru has some advice for people considering using the June 5 corn Prevented Planting Provision.
And we're pretty familiar with this after the past few years (I'd just switched from Youth to Ag when we had the June, 2003 rains that transformed Clinton County into a marshland of rotting crops) but Bob Nielsen has an article about the response of the corn plant to ponding and saturated soils.
And it may be too wet to plant or do any fieldwork, at least in the northern part of the county, but it's not too early to do some scouting. The Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter has some advice about things to look for. In particular, black cutworm could be a problem this year.
Also, a friend of mine in Tippecanoe County said she saw her first firefly last night. We all know this means corn rootworm won't be far behind (unless they all drowned?). I know Purdue is interested in how refuge-in-the-bag will work so if you planted some and you see something interesting (funky?) give me a call. I'm not sure if we can get a specialist to come out and look, though we have better luck than some people since we're close to campus, but I can at least take some pictures and send them in. And don't worry, the Purdue people (and I) are pretty good about confidentiality.
Showing posts with label Late Planting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Late Planting. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Delayed Planting Webinar
Last Friday, May 28 Purdue held a Webinar on Delayed Planting Issues. That program has been archived. You can view it at this link.
If you don't have a fast internet internet connection, give us a call and we can set you up with a computer to watch it from here.
If you don't have a fast internet internet connection, give us a call and we can set you up with a computer to watch it from here.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Late Planting Issues Post 2
With the rain last night some issues you may have thought about, such as switching from corn to soybeans, are starting to become a reality. Over the last week numerous articles have been written, coming from various sources which I'll link to below.
Assessing Available Nitrogen from Fall- and Spring-Applied Nitrogen Applications - Article posted May 26, 2011. By Purdue Agronomists Jim Camberato, R.L. (Bob) Nielsen, and Brad Joern. We haven't had as many of the gulley-washers Southern Indiana has had but we've still had a fair amount of rain. This article provides information on how to determine if the Nitrogen you've already applied is still available.
Do as I Say, Not as I do - Article posted May 24, 2011. Chad Lee, Grain Crops Extension Agronomist from the University of Kentucky relates his own struggles with the late planting season.
What do We do About the Yellow Fields? - Article posted May 23, 2011. Over the past few years those pretty yellow flowers have come to cover fields in the spring. Bill Johnson and Glenn Nice discuss how to control Cressleaf Groundsel, more commonly known as butterweed. The above link is to a PDF document. For the same information, but not as pretty, this article is also available in the current issue of the Purdue Pest and Crop Newsletter.
Switching to Soybeans? Some Points to Consider - Article posted May 23, 2011. Anne Dorrance and Robert Mullen of The Ohio State University offer some issues to consider if you're thinking of switching crops.
Can Soil-Residual Corn Herbicides Be Applied After Corn Emergence? - Article posted May 20, 2011. In a spring like this one, sometimes things get a little out of order. This is particularly true when so many producers are using commercial pesticide applications. Aaron Hager from the University of Illinois provides some excellent information on which residual herbicides may still be applied postermergence. As always, since this article is written for Illinois, always check to make sure the product(s) are registered for use in Indiana.
Late corn planting won't necessarily mean lower yields Article posted May 20, 2011. Peter Thomison from The Ohio State University discusses how planting date is only one part of the yield equation and summarizes his research into planting date and corn yields.
Prevented and Late Planting Provisions in Crop Insurance - Article Posted May 19, 2011. Gary Schnitkey from the University of Illinois Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics provides some prevented planting crop insurance information. Keep in mind that the specific information provided here is for Illinois. Always check with your own crop insurance representative about your policy provisions.
Planting Delays and Switching to Soybeans: A New FAST Spreadsheet - Article originally posted April 27, 2011. This is a new Fast Tool from the University of Illinois. As I've previously mentioned, these are downloadable spreadsheets which you input your own information into and use to make decisions. As a caution, the default values you can enter are only for Illinois locations so I'd echo Bob Nielsen's recommendation to completely input your own values and not rely on those already in the spreadsheet.
Assessing Available Nitrogen from Fall- and Spring-Applied Nitrogen Applications - Article posted May 26, 2011. By Purdue Agronomists Jim Camberato, R.L. (Bob) Nielsen, and Brad Joern. We haven't had as many of the gulley-washers Southern Indiana has had but we've still had a fair amount of rain. This article provides information on how to determine if the Nitrogen you've already applied is still available.
Do as I Say, Not as I do - Article posted May 24, 2011. Chad Lee, Grain Crops Extension Agronomist from the University of Kentucky relates his own struggles with the late planting season.
What do We do About the Yellow Fields? - Article posted May 23, 2011. Over the past few years those pretty yellow flowers have come to cover fields in the spring. Bill Johnson and Glenn Nice discuss how to control Cressleaf Groundsel, more commonly known as butterweed. The above link is to a PDF document. For the same information, but not as pretty, this article is also available in the current issue of the Purdue Pest and Crop Newsletter.
Switching to Soybeans? Some Points to Consider - Article posted May 23, 2011. Anne Dorrance and Robert Mullen of The Ohio State University offer some issues to consider if you're thinking of switching crops.
Can Soil-Residual Corn Herbicides Be Applied After Corn Emergence? - Article posted May 20, 2011. In a spring like this one, sometimes things get a little out of order. This is particularly true when so many producers are using commercial pesticide applications. Aaron Hager from the University of Illinois provides some excellent information on which residual herbicides may still be applied postermergence. As always, since this article is written for Illinois, always check to make sure the product(s) are registered for use in Indiana.
Late corn planting won't necessarily mean lower yields Article posted May 20, 2011. Peter Thomison from The Ohio State University discusses how planting date is only one part of the yield equation and summarizes his research into planting date and corn yields.
Prevented and Late Planting Provisions in Crop Insurance - Article Posted May 19, 2011. Gary Schnitkey from the University of Illinois Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics provides some prevented planting crop insurance information. Keep in mind that the specific information provided here is for Illinois. Always check with your own crop insurance representative about your policy provisions.
Planting Delays and Switching to Soybeans: A New FAST Spreadsheet - Article originally posted April 27, 2011. This is a new Fast Tool from the University of Illinois. As I've previously mentioned, these are downloadable spreadsheets which you input your own information into and use to make decisions. As a caution, the default values you can enter are only for Illinois locations so I'd echo Bob Nielsen's recommendation to completely input your own values and not rely on those already in the spreadsheet.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Lots of Late Planting Information
If you get the chance I'd encourage you to take a look at Purdue Extension Corn Specialist Bob Nielsen's Chat 'n Chew Cafe. Yesterday (May 23) included a bunch of articles from several states related to this planting season.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Late Planting Issues Post 1
Since this blog is just starting I want to include links to a variety of articles and resources related to late planting. Following this initial post, I'll add a new post whenever I receive new information. These posts will be summarized on my current issues page.
Update: "Safe" Hybrid Maturities for Delayed Corn Planting in Indiana - Article posted May 17, 2011. This is an updated article by Purdue Extension Corn Specialist Bob Nielsen discussing corn hybrid maturities appropriate for later planted corn.
Black Cutworm Development May Coincide With Emerging Corn - Article from the May 13, 2011 issue of the Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter. Purdue Extension Entomologists Christian Krupke and John Obermeyer talk about issues related to Black Cutworm in corn.
Late Planting's Impact on Corn and Soybean Insects - Article posted May 13, 2011. Mike Gray from the University of Illinois talks about how the late planting this spring may impact the development of, and risks from, insect pests in corn.
Replanting Corn: How to Control Plants from the Initial Planting - Article posted May 6, 2011. If you do find yourself needing to replant a field, this article from Aaron Hage of the University of Illinois discusses how to control corn plants from the initial planting. NOTE: This article is for Illinois. Make sure any products mentioned are labeled for use in Indiana.
Profitability Analysis of Late Planted Corn Compared to Soybeans - Article posted May 2, 2011. In this article Greg Halich from the University of Kentucky Department of Agricultural Economics discusses some ways you can check to evaluate whether it makes financial sense to switch from corn to soybeans - obviously, issues such as residual herbicides, conservation crop program, etc., will also play into it.
Farmers should adjust soybean seeding rates in cool, wet spring" - Article posted April 28, 2011. Purdue Extension Soybean Specialist Shaun Casteel discusses issues related to the wet spring and Soybean seeding rates in this Ag Answers article.
Wet Conditions Create Weed Management Challenges in Corn" - Article posted April 27, 2011. This article from University of Kentucky Weed Specialists Jim Martin and JD Green talks about weed management issues resulting from late planting and wet fields.
Estimating Nitrogen Losses from Wet Soils, 2011 - Article posted April 26, 2011. Lloyd Murdock, University of Kentucky Extension Soils Specialist, discusses Nitrogen loss issues.
Early Corn Growth May be Slow, but Don't Throw in the Towel Just Yet - Article posted April 26, 2011. This article from Greg Kruger and Mark Reed Hinze of the University of Nebraska Extension Service discusses the status of corn that's been planted but hasn't emerged yet. You'll need to be careful of applying some specifics to Indiana but it has some good information on why you should be cautious when deciding that a field just isn't going to come up.
Cold Wet Weather and Postemergence, Spike Stage Herbicide Applications in Corn - Article posted April 25, 2011. This article by Bill Johnson and Glenn Nice of Purdue University's Department of Botany and Plant Pathology and Mark Loux from The Ohio State University discusses some issues with early post herbicide applications in corn.
Corn Planting Date is Important, But.... - Article posted, April 21, 2010. This article by Purdue Extension Corn Specialist Bob Nielsen discusses how, while planting date often has an impact on final yield, late planting must be taken in context while considering many other factors.
Update: "Safe" Hybrid Maturities for Delayed Corn Planting in Indiana - Article posted May 17, 2011. This is an updated article by Purdue Extension Corn Specialist Bob Nielsen discussing corn hybrid maturities appropriate for later planted corn.
Black Cutworm Development May Coincide With Emerging Corn - Article from the May 13, 2011 issue of the Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter. Purdue Extension Entomologists Christian Krupke and John Obermeyer talk about issues related to Black Cutworm in corn.
Late Planting's Impact on Corn and Soybean Insects - Article posted May 13, 2011. Mike Gray from the University of Illinois talks about how the late planting this spring may impact the development of, and risks from, insect pests in corn.
Replanting Corn: How to Control Plants from the Initial Planting - Article posted May 6, 2011. If you do find yourself needing to replant a field, this article from Aaron Hage of the University of Illinois discusses how to control corn plants from the initial planting. NOTE: This article is for Illinois. Make sure any products mentioned are labeled for use in Indiana.
Profitability Analysis of Late Planted Corn Compared to Soybeans - Article posted May 2, 2011. In this article Greg Halich from the University of Kentucky Department of Agricultural Economics discusses some ways you can check to evaluate whether it makes financial sense to switch from corn to soybeans - obviously, issues such as residual herbicides, conservation crop program, etc., will also play into it.
Farmers should adjust soybean seeding rates in cool, wet spring" - Article posted April 28, 2011. Purdue Extension Soybean Specialist Shaun Casteel discusses issues related to the wet spring and Soybean seeding rates in this Ag Answers article.
Wet Conditions Create Weed Management Challenges in Corn" - Article posted April 27, 2011. This article from University of Kentucky Weed Specialists Jim Martin and JD Green talks about weed management issues resulting from late planting and wet fields.
Estimating Nitrogen Losses from Wet Soils, 2011 - Article posted April 26, 2011. Lloyd Murdock, University of Kentucky Extension Soils Specialist, discusses Nitrogen loss issues.
Early Corn Growth May be Slow, but Don't Throw in the Towel Just Yet - Article posted April 26, 2011. This article from Greg Kruger and Mark Reed Hinze of the University of Nebraska Extension Service discusses the status of corn that's been planted but hasn't emerged yet. You'll need to be careful of applying some specifics to Indiana but it has some good information on why you should be cautious when deciding that a field just isn't going to come up.
Cold Wet Weather and Postemergence, Spike Stage Herbicide Applications in Corn - Article posted April 25, 2011. This article by Bill Johnson and Glenn Nice of Purdue University's Department of Botany and Plant Pathology and Mark Loux from The Ohio State University discusses some issues with early post herbicide applications in corn.
Corn Planting Date is Important, But.... - Article posted, April 21, 2010. This article by Purdue Extension Corn Specialist Bob Nielsen discusses how, while planting date often has an impact on final yield, late planting must be taken in context while considering many other factors.
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