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Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | Week of April 28

Wet conditions are slowing progress—and putting pressure on every decision.

In this week’s Crop Talk Field Scouting Update, the IAS agronomy team shares what they’re seeing across the territory as planting pauses and fields continue to dry out. While some acres are in, many growers are waiting for the right conditions to avoid compaction and protect yield potential.

We’re also seeing increased weed pressure, especially grasses and early-emerging weeds, making burn-down strategy and timing more important than ever.

You’ll hear practical, boots-on-the-ground insights from across Iowa, including what to watch next and how to adjust your approach as conditions change.

This week’s highlights:

• Planting progress stalled by rain—many areas still waiting to resume 
• Soil conditions matter more than the calendar—avoid sidewall compaction 
• Weed pressure increasing, especially grasses and early growth 
• Burn-down adjustments: tank mixes, AMS, and timing considerations 
• Scouting reminders: walk fields, don’t just check from the road 
• Border vs. full-field spray decisions depending on pressure 
• Nozzle selection and coverage matter more as programs shift 
• Nitrogen plans still holding—for now 
• No need to rush maturity changes—plenty of season ahead 

As always, these are real-time insights from local agronomists—because the best decisions come from what your fields are telling you right now.

Featured this week:
Nicholas Giesseman (Host)
Nick Thompson
Owen Heetland
Erin Ricker
Adrianna Herlache

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