In the southern part of Wisconsin we have reached or exceeded 300 weevil degree days and damage reports have been on the quiet side.
This could be a result of low weevil populations or a weather-friendly cutting schedule. If it was the latter, it might be worth some time to spot check fields for signs of damage to second crop regrowth.
Corn and soybean planting progress is improving but wheat is still slow developing.
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There are three kinds of farmers. Those who have their corn planted and growing vigorously. Those whose corn is planted, but is in a sorry state because of being drowned out. And those who have not been able to plant. If you are in the latter two groups, this blog’s for you!
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A story in the May 20, 2005 CropWatch answers this question.
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Insects, Herbicides May be Wrongly Blamed
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Obtaining adequate soybean stands can be challenging in light of the fact that a lot of lower quality soybean seed has been brought to the farm this year.
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This is essentially a reprint of last year’s article on this same subject.
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With the critical time for slug feeding being now and over the next few weeks, we are getting more reports on slug feeding on field crops throughout Ohio.
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I’m receiving reports of farmers replanting some of their early planted corn. Most of these replants are related to excessively wet soil conditions and insect and seedling blights damage.
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The USDA reported today that 88% of the corn crop is planted with 52% of it emerged. Soybeans are at 52% planted.
