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Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | Week of May 5

Planting progress picked up quickly this week across much of Iowa, but conditions are still varying from field to field. In this week’s Crop Talk Field Scouting Update, the IAS agronomy team shares what they’re seeing as corn and soybean planters continue rolling, fertilizer applications move ahead, and weed pressure starts to ramp up across the territory. 

While warmer weather and drying conditions have helped build momentum, agronomists are reminding growers not to rush into fields that still aren’t fit. The conversation this week also shifts toward stand evaluations, emergence checks and what to watch as planted acres begin progressing through germination. 

This week’s highlights:

• Planting progress accelerated across most of Iowa
• Corn planting estimated 60–75% complete in some areas
• Soybean planting is rapidly increasing as conditions improve
• Weed pressure continuing to build, including early waterhemp emergence
• Burn-down timing is becoming more critical on delayed acres
• Soil fit and seed-to-soil contact remain top priorities
• Cooler soil temperatures are slowing early emergence
• Early seedling evaluations beginning in planted fields
• Stand counts and replant considerations discussed for the weeks ahead
• Importance of working closely with your agronomist as conditions vary from field to field

As always, these are real-time insights from local IAS agronomists, sharing what they’re seeing across Iowa fields right now.

Featured this week:
 Nicholas Giesseman (Host)
 Nick Thompson
 Owen Heetland
 Melissa Schumann

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