Illinois Pioneer Agronomists Crystal Williams, Matt Montgomery and Scott Eversgerd discuss fall wheat planting and preparation for growers. Wheat variety selection and seed treatment are important considerations, especially to control diseases like head scab. Fall fertility plans are also important to make before planting. As for planting dates, northern fields a traditionally planted first. Observe the “fly-free” date for your area. Optimum planting date will be on or within 10 days after that date. According to University of Illinois research, little yield loss occurs if wheat is planted within 10 days after the fly-free date. Planting too early encourages lush fall growth which puts the wheat at increased risk of Hessian fly, aphids, viruses, and fall infection of foliar diseases. 

0:58 - 3:29 Northern Illinois Agronomy Update

3:30 - 4:57 West-Central Illinois Agronomy Update

4:58 - 7:05 Central Illinois Agronomy Update

7:06 - 12:52 Eastern Illinois Agronomy Update

12:53 - 23:10 Selecting the right wheat variety

23:11 - 32:44 Wheat fertility management

32:45 - 46:19 Hessian Fly Free Dates for Illinois and crop establishment

46:20 - 51:50 Pioneer Wheat Breeding and Planting Tips

Resources

Fall Wheat Recommendations: https://www.pioneer.com//agronomy/cropfocus_pdf/fall_wheat_recommendations_.pdf

Wheat Management 101: https://pioneer-agronomy-illinois.simplecast.com/episodes/wheat-management-101