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Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | Week of April 14

Spring is warming up—but timing and precision are everything.

In this week’s Crop Talk Field Scouting Update, our IAS agronomy team shares what they’re seeing across the territory as soil temperatures rise and field conditions remain wet. While planters may be waiting, this window is critical for dialing in burndown strategies, pre-emerge applications, and making the right agronomic decisions before the season accelerates.

You’ll hear updates from across Iowa, including where soil temps stand, early weed emergence, and how to fine-tune your herbicide program based on field conditions and timing.

This week’s highlights:

• Soil temperatures reaching 50–53°F across many areas—approaching planting readiness
• Continued wet conditions are delaying fieldwork and planting progress
• Early weed emergence (ragweed, grasses) and increasing pressure
• Importance of proper burndown timing, rates, and coverage
• Adjusting herbicide programs based on weed size and field conditions
• Adjuvant selection, water volume, and tank mix considerations
• Preventive maintenance and planning during weather delays
• Safety reminders: PPE, SDS sheets, and proper chemical handling

As always, these are local, boots-on-the-ground insights to help you make confident decisions—because starting clean is the first step to staying clean. 
 
Featured Agronomists this week include:
Nicholas Giessman (Host)
Nick Thompson (Host)
Owen Heetland
Erin Recker
Adrianna Herlache

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