Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss a few thoughts around seed selection for the 2026 corn and soybean crops.  They also discuss the need for contingency nitrogen plans if Mother Nature throws us a curveball in the spring and summer.

Derek, Nick, Rodney give a harvest update along with key takeaways from the 2025 corn and soybean yields.  They also discuss timely reminders around fall herbicide applications, stalk degradation, and fall anhydrous applications.

Derek, Nick, and Rodney share the latest updates in their geographies on corn and soybean harvest trends.  They also dive a little deeper into phosphorus to aid in fertilizer considerations for the 2026 crop. 

Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss current harvest progress and yields across the geography.  They also address the questions of: why some are seeing lower test weights in corn this year, and how much yield is lost by allowing soybeans to get to 8% moisture.

Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss fall herbicide applications, nutrient value in crop residue along with how to manage it, and soil sampling in a dry fall.

Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss key points to keep in mind when navigating fall fertility decisions for the 2026 crop.  They also give crop stage/condition updates from their geographies. 

Derek, Nick, and Rodney answer the question on how late is too late to make fungicide applications in corn and soybeans.  They also discuss some of the late season yellowing showing up in corn and soybean fields.

Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss current corn and soybean growth stages along with disease threats.  They also address the question on how late is too late for corn fungicide applications, and how to assess corn pollination success.

Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss the threats of corn diseases thus far in the growing season.  They also give considerations on making soybean fungicide and insecticide applications. 

Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss factors to consider when assessing corn fungicide decisions.  They give an update on the current status of tar spot, highlight other corn diseases to consider, discuss corn fungicide application timing, and compare and contrast generic versus premium fungicide applications.

N2 Agronomy Team:
Nick Monnig - Agronomy Market Manager / Central Missouri
Derek Cottrill - Agronomy Market Manager / Northwest Missouri
Rodney Phelps - Regional Agronomist / Northern Illinois