Over the last two weeks, many growers have seen rapid increases in soybean aphid populations. This is similar to the late outbreak seen last year, when aphids infested during the R5 to R6 growth stage transition.
Source: By Jim Specht, Jenny Rees, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, CropWatch
This year has been another interesting one. With recent, much needed rains, soybean planting continues to be delayed. According to the USDA NASS crop report on May 28, soybean planting was 63% complete compared to the average of 79%. As we approach June, we have received questions regarding how agronomic practices should change — if at all — for late planting. The following are considerations when planting in June or July.
Source: By Antonio P. Mallarino, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University
The placement of small amounts of nutrients in bands beside and below the seeds or in the seed furrow increases the concentration of nutrients where seedling roots grow.
It is well beyond the recommended time for planting wheat in the State of Ohio, but some producers are still interested in getting wheat planted and would like to know what are their chances of having a successful crop, even after planting this late.
Because farmers across the Corn Belt planted crops later than normal this season, scouting for soybean aphids might seem later than normal, according to one Ohio State University Extension entomologist.
Source: Peter Thomison and Robert Mullen, Ohio State University
If switching to soybean and preventative plant crop insurance are not options, farmers need to reconsider their production practices and focus on those that will generate the greatest profits in a late planting production environment.
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