"Agronomy In Action" Podcast

This week we start out with a quick update on heat unit accumulation followed by my first harvest report of the year. Finally, I wrap up this week sharing some insight on what is termed "Random Plant Death" in corn.

Wondering when to expect our first frost?  Interested in an insight into the IL corn and soybean crop?  Seeing yellow, brown and purple corn showing up lately?  Digging soybean nodules this week?  If this sounds interesting, take a listen to this week’s AIA Focus Friday Podcast.

With coming off a warm week and going into a cool down, this week's heat unit insight in interesting. This has also been a big week for field days and hearing what's on the minds of MI farmers as well as a chance to pull back ears and dig into the current crop condition. Finally, I observed an uncommon corn disease that is seemingly more common in our fields this year. Take a listen to this week's podcast to learn more.

This week we take an in-depth look at heat unit accumulations across MI and discuss what it will take to get us to black layer in corn. I also discuss corn smut and its causes and management as well as corn ear "tip back". Finally, I share my observations on the current soybean crop and its special challenges this year. Enjoy!

Western Bean Cutworm was found this week in West Michigan; now what? Plus, White Mold is taking over many lush soybean fields across the state - is it spreading? Finally, what is happening with Tar Spot? This week I cover these topics and more. Enjoy!

This week I give the latest update on Tar Spot progression and discuss if we should still be applying fungicide. I also share tips and tricks for identifying and managing both SDS and BSR in soybeans. Finally, we are now seeing white mold show up... what can we do about it?

This week, Tar Spot has expanded its foothold in MI - See just where it has been found. I also discuss heat unit accumulation totals and how far ahead or behind we are right now across the state. Finally, I spend some time discussing what to do for both corn and soybeans in their current stage of development including how to do a pollination check and a review of doing yield estimates. Enjoy!

Should I spray? It's time to take a Deep Dive into Tar Spot management. I talk this week about questions and answers on what to consider this year. I am also getting questions about our risk for White Mold in Soybeans right now - let's talk about the possibilities.

Tar Spot was found this week in MI - Now What? Epic Corn Rootworm beetle populations showing up - What does this mean? More yellow soybeans - what are they caused by this week? and, Greensnap in Michigan - Can it be true? Enjoy this week's episode to better understand these findings across the state of Michigan.

What are the Challenges of Too Much Rain on our crops? Why am I seeing Yellow Corn and Soybeans, even in fields with normal rainfall? Could I be seeing SDS showing up already in Soybeans? This week I address each of these issues, plus I announce the winners of our drawing from last week's podcast. Take a listen!