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    Top Ten Tips for Increasing Corn Yields

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    As you know, there are about one thousand factors that determine the yield in any crop year. Continual crop improvement, including higher yield, is a common desire among farmers.

    IMG_0445Many of the decisions you make that influence yield the most are made before any seed goes in the ground, so today I’m sharing with you the Top 10 factors I believe are most critical to increasing corn yields in the year ahead:

    1. Hybrid Selection. Not all hybrids are created equal, so be sure to select the hybrids that are best suited to your need – and your ground. Some hybrids are better for suited for silage or grain. Some racehorse hybrids have different fertility requirements. Be sure to select the hybrid for each field in the correct maturity.
    2. Crop Rotation. Crop rotation requires more planning today. It’s not enough to rotate between crops. Remember to also rotate traits and chemistries. Consider management practices that include weed control and residue management.
    3. Planting Depth and Row Spacing. Planting depth should be between 1.5 and 2 inches but no shallower. Even planting depth with no seed bounce is imperative to a good stand and high yields. Uneven emergence can create uneven competition between plants that continues throughout the year. Plus, uneven tasseling can occur. The crop canopy should absorb about 95% of available sunlight so some hybrids with a more upright leaf angle may benefit from narrower rows.
    4. Soil testing and fertility. Accurate soil samples are necessary, so you can be sure the plants are getting the food they need. There are 16 essential nutrients for plant development, and each one is important in various amounts. A proper balance of macro- and micro-nutrients is necessary for the optimum use of applied fertilizers.
    5. Timely planting. Planting conditions greatly impact emergence and stand. Remember that early planting dates only have the potential to out-yield later plantings if conditions are right. Don’t “mud it in” just to be the first one in the field! Yield doesn’t significantly decline until later in the planting season, so practice patience. Plant when soil temps are consistently above 50° F and are expected to rise.
    6. Scouting Fields. Crop scouting begins at the planter. Check planting depth and then emergence. Mid-season crop scouting is especially important because different insect and disease pressures become evident. tissue sampling, fungicide application timing, and finally find out when the field is ready to harvest.
    7. Weed Pressure and Herbicide Selections. Manage troublesome weeds through crop rotation and other tactics. Know what weeds you are targeting, so you can apply the correct herbicide and rate. Follow up on applications for missed weeds or respray conditions.
    8. Fungicide applications. Some hybrids in some growing conditions will benefit from one or two applications of a fungicide to keep the plant growing and healthy. You’ll see in the Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds’ product guide that we recommend fungicide for certain hybrids. Remember, the application timing is key for maximum benefit.
    9. Timely Harvest. Everyone would like to harvest dry corn but sometimes that’s not practical for maximum yield. Scout your fields often to prioritize fields for harvest. Check for stalk lodging potential. Determine stalk integrity with the pinch and push tests. Are the plants getting “rooty,” or leaning and lodging from the root? Conduct a shake test to make sure the ears are still hanging on with less chance of ear droppage and plant health to allow for delayed harvest if necessary.
    10. Soil Prep for Next Year. Soil tillage or preparation for next year’s crop should help improve soil tilth. Avoid working wet soils to prevent compaction and to provide a consistent seed bed across the field to help achieve good seed-to-soil contact.

    Related Posts:

    • Resolving to Increase Soybean Yields
    • Increasing Your Bottom Line
    • Achieving Record-Setting Yields in 2015

    Webspec Admin

    January 27, 2016
    Agronomics, Corn, Crop, General
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    TIPS FOR INTERPRETING CORN SILAGE DATA

    Now that most farmers have finished with harvest and fall tillage, it’s time to head inside and finalize plans for next season’s crop! Similar to corn and soybeans, YIELD IN THE FIELD IS IMPORTANT FOR CORN SILAGE. There are some additional metrics that help us compare corn silage varieties.

    Corn silage reports can get complicated, so I’ll try to simplify a few major elements:

    • Milk 2006 – an evaluation system that helps provide an energy score from a combination of Fat, Ash, Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Neutral Detergent Fiber Digestibility (NDFD), Protein and Starch.
    • Milk/ Ton – The amount of milk or animal response is predicted per ton of corn silage, which directly reflects the quality of the corn silage. Higher numbers indicate better corn silage.
    • Milk / Acre – The amount of milk is predicted per acre of corn silage. It’s a combination of dry matter tons harvested and the quality of the corn silage. Higher numbers are better.

    Our goal is to provide quality information to help guide you, and your team of agronomy and nutrition professionals to help achieve best return on investment including:

    • Excellent Tonnage comes from top yields with top quality.
    • Excellent Quality is a result of hybrid selection and management. Corn Silage management practices are the most vital factor to achieving peak quality, from planting to harvest.
    • Prime harvest moisture of 65% to 70% whole-plant moisture helps ensure proper packing and fermentation, which helps reduce free oxygen and potential for mold and mycotoxin growth.

    Feel free to contact me if you need help discerning starch types or selecting the best trait package for each field. Top performance is a team effort at Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds!

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    Webspec Admin

    November 25, 2015
    Agronomics, Corn Silage, Crop, Tech Tuesday
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    Note Disease Ratings when Purchasing Seed

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    These crisp, cool mornings remind us that fall harvest is just around the corner. While farmers are making plans to harvest #Crop15, they’re also planning for next year’s crop. That’s why today we’re sharing tips on selecting corn hybrids and soybean varieties that best fit your fields, your farming practices and your local growing challenges.

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    Combat waterhemp in 2016 with LibertyLink Soybeans from Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds.

    Did you know that many of the corn and soybean diseases – as well as the weed pressure – that we’re seeing now in the fields can actually be combatted in 2016 with seed selection and seed treatment?

    Waterhemp is a growing problem, literally. As you drive through the Upper Midwest now, you can see waterhemp standing tall in many fields. The best way to battle weeds is to use herbicides from different groups. Demand for our LibertyLink products is expected to increase dramatically for 2016, so get your orders placed before harvest for the best availability and the best prices of the season.

    In addition to weeds, we’ve seen late-season outbreaks of White Mold and Sudden Death Syndrome. Earlier this season, Iron Deficiency Chlorosis was prevalent in North Iowa and southern Minnesota. If your fields looked yellow this spring or early summer, than you need IRONCLADTM Soybeans from Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds.

    Many corn leaf diseases also can be managed through seed selection, as well. Note the ratings listed in the seed catalog for Goss’s Wilt and Northern Corn Leaf Blight. Talk with your local Latham® representative or contact our office with specific questions about the pressures you faced. Be sure to also take note of stalk strength and other important ratings in our seed guide. Our goal is to help you select the best products to help you increase your yield, FieldXFieldSM, in 2016.

    Remember, significant leaf disease pressure in the upper canopy of the corn plant increases the risk of stalk rot this season. Disease can have an impact on standability and harvestabilty, so now is a good time to walk fields and prioritize fields for #harvest15.

    Saturated soils early in the growing season may have limited the growth of root hairs and brace roots, making the total root mass much smaller. When those plants grow close to full size, a lot of stress is placed on the plant. Late-season wind or rain events can lead to downed corn. Note these fields, so you can harvest them early. That way more kernels go in the hopper rather than on the ground.

    We wish you a safe harvest season!

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    Webspec Admin

    September 14, 2015
    Agronomics, Disease, General
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    White Mold? Your Best Offense is a Good Defense!

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    Kerr soybean plotWeekly “From the Field” crop reports filed by Latham’s regional sales managers show that diseases from Iron Deficiency Chlorosis to Sudden Death Syndrome and White Mold are prevalent this season in soybean fields across the Upper Midwest. What can you do if your crops are suffering?

     

    The best thing you can do now is take good field notes. That way, if you practice a corn-soybean rotation, you’ll remember to plant more defensive soybean products on those fields in the future. Seed selection is key to reducing risk and minimizing damage.

     

    Be sure you note the rating given to each product in a seed catalog before you select it for a particular field. Plant tolerant varieties, or avoid very susceptible varieties, is to manage soybean disease. Also remember the seed treatments are effective insurance policies.

     

    Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds’ signature SoyShieldTM, a fungicide-only package, and SoyShield PlusTM with fungicide and insecticide, protect seeds from disease and insect damage for up to 30 days. This time frame is longer than many other seed treatments and is typically an adequate window of protection. SoyShield includes an exclusive fungicide combination that provides excellent protection against seed and soil borne diseases including: Pythium, Phytophthora, Fusarium and Rhizoctonia.  SoyShield Plus features that same fungicide combination with an imidacloprid insecticide that gives early season control of many seedling insects.  In addition, seed treatments can provide health benefits for more rapid and increased germination under certain conditions.

     

    Do what you can now to protect yield in 2016 and order Latham® IRONCLAD soybeans. To make seed selection easier, below is a list of products in our 2016 lineup with the best White Mold tolerance. Contact your local Latham dealer or the Latham Seeds’ office for help choosing the best product for each of your fields. FieldXFieldSM Yields!

     

    2016 Latham® Soybeans with the best White Mold tolerance:

    *rating score of 2.2 or better

    L 0256 R2

    L 0683 L

    L 0765R 2

    L 0836 L

    L 1156 R2

    L 1328 L

    L 1438 R2

    L 1548 L

    L 1673 R2

    L 1848 L
    L 1882 R2
    L 1968 R2
    L 1985 R2
    L2083L
    L2084R2
    L2128R2

    L2186L
    L2228R2

    L2358L
    L2482R2

    L2558L

    L2628L
    L2758R2

    L2787L
    L2884R2

    L2978L
    L3048R2
    L3158L

    L3384L

     

    Webspec Admin

    September 3, 2015
    Agronomics, Crop, General, Soybeans
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    Late-Season Scouting Leads to Better Seed Decisions

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    The effects of our wet, cold planting season continue to surface. If you drive through the country now, you’re likely to see Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and White Mold affecting soybean fields. You may find Northern Corn Leaf Blight and Goss’s Wilt in corn fields. You’ll also see a growing number of weedy fields.

    _DSC0734Seed selection is the key to effective management in all the above instances. Planting tolerant varieties, or avoiding very susceptible varieties, is the most effective way to reduce yield loss. Be sure you note the rating given to each product in a seed catalog before you select it for a particular field.

    Weeds also can be managed through careful seed selection.

    This growing season we’ve had many farmers, like Mike Albertsen of western Iowa, seek out Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds for our strong lineup of LibertyLink soybeans. Due to increased weed pressure across the Upper Midwest, LibertyLink soybeans are in high demand for the 2016 planting season. It’s not too soon to place your order with Latham!

    To help simplify your seed selection process, Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds designates some of its most defensive products as IRONCLAD™ Soybeans. These brands include exceptional genetics and industry-leading protective traits to win the battle against yield-robbing pests and disease. These products are selected for their “defensive” characteristics, but that doesn’t mean you’ll sacrifice yield. In fact, our results in the 2014 F.I.R.S.T. Trials shows how Latham’s IRONCLAD brands actually protect yield.

    NOTE: Each Latham® soybean brand that receives the IRONCLAD distinction must be Soybean Cyst Nematode resistant and carry an Iron Deficiency Chlorosis rating of 2.2 or better.  In addition, it must protect against either White Mold or Sudden Death Syndrome with a rating of 2.2 or higher. Plus, IRONCLAD products have strong defensive ratings against Phytophthora Root Rot and Brown Stem Rot.

    We know that corn acres face their share of challenges, too. That why Latham brand hybrids with the GLADIATOR™ designation combine the industry’s top genetics and traits including a mandatory rootworm event. In our 2016 product guide, you’ll see that GLADIATOR hybrids with single modes of action against rootworm are denoted with a “G” distinction. Products with dual modes of action against root worm are denoted with a “2G.” If you’re planting corn-on-corn or you’re in an area with severe rootworm pressure, make these products part of your 2016 crop plan!

    We take pride in working with our customers to help them select the seed products that will help maximize yields and increase profitability. If you have questions about what trait might be best for your fields, please send us an email or call 1-877-GO-LATHAM (1-877-465-2842).

    Webspec Admin

    August 24, 2015
    Agronomics, Disease, General, Insects, Weed Control
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    Mid-Season Crop Scouting is Especially Important

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    Mid-season crop scouting is especially important because different insect and disease pressures become evident at this time of year. Any type of stress greatly enhances the likelihood of opportunistic insects such as corn leaf aphids, European corn borer and armyworm to feed upon plants.  In soybeans, we might see soybean aphids, two-spotted spider mites and Japanese Beetles.

    There hasn’t been a great deal of insect or disease pressure yet this season, but that doesn’t mean we can rest on our laurels. High humidity and heavy dew creates ideal conditions for diseases like Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB). Fungal diseases like Sudden Death Syndrome are more evident in late July and early August, too.

    Taking field notes now can help farmers develop a fall harvest plan. They’ll want to keep a close eye on stalks that have been damaged because those will be prone to stalk lodging, ear dropping and repeat infestations. Field notes also will help these farmers choose seed for 2016 planting.

    One reason stalks may be damaged is from corn borer feeding. At this point in the season, corn borers have burrowed into the stalk and foliar applications are no longer effective.

    Black cutworm could be a larger problem this year as they’re known to cause more damage in fields where corn is planted later.  Fields of higher risk also include those that are poorly drained and low lying; those next to areas of natural vegetation; and those that are weedy or have reduced tillage.

    Also due to the wide variance in planting dates, rootworm beetles may move between fields in search of the best “buffet.”  A late maturing corn field may attract a large numbers of beetles if neighboring corn stopped producing pollen, for example.  Rootworm beetles may also move into corn and/or soybean fields that have an abundance of pollen-producing weeds, including volunteer corn, ragweed or foxtails.

    Controlling weeds will help control corn rootworm populations, as well as other insects like Two-spotted Spider Mites and aphids. Mites and aphids begin feeding along field edges, especially in weedy areas, before eventually developing into a field-wide infestation. Many common insecticides aren’t overly effective on Spider Mites, so carefully read the labels of any products.

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    Another insect to watch for in both corn and soybean fields is Japanese Beetles. These beetles will literally eat anything that’s green! They seem to prefer the leaf tissue between the veins of soybean leaves and the soft silks of corn plants.  Both activities can result in significant yield loss, so that’s why it’s especially important to scout for Japanese Beetles.

    If you’re seeing Japanese beetles now, make note and watch from them again in early spring. Adult Japanese beetles emerge around early to mid-June and begin feeding on low-lying plants. They eventually move to trees and field crop foliage where they feed and mate. Mated females move back to grass in August and September to lay small egg masses in soil cavities. The eggs hatch into small grubs that feed on roots underground until late September when the temperature cools. The almost fully-grown grubs burrow down in the soil and remain inactive all winter. In the early spring, grubs become active again and feed until turning into resting pupae. The pupae hatch into adults and emerge from the soil – and the cycle begins again!

    Walking fields and noting where there is both weed and insect pressure will help farmers determine an action plan now, as well as in the future. Field notes in 2015 will help farmers determine whether they need to change modes of action when making their 2016 seed decisions.

    Remember, family-owned Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds offers the industry’s broadest product portfolio of corn, soybean and alfalfa products specifically designed to thrive in our geography. For more information, contact your local Latham® representative or call 1-877-GO-LATHAM (1.877.465.2842).

    Webspec Admin

    July 23, 2015
    Agronomics, Disease, General, Insects, Weed Control
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    Watch for Leaf Diseases & Pest Pressure

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    In yesterday’s weekly crop updates, our regional sales managers (RSMs) reported seeing leaf diseases and pest pressure as they’ve been walking fields.  Watch for these three situations in your soybean fields: (1) Soybean Aphids; (2) Soybean Cyst Nematodes (SCN); and (3) Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS). Also check your corn fields for Northern Corn Leaf Blight and Eye Spot.

    None of our regional sales managers have reported soybean aphids at threshold levels of 250 aphids per 811727276_328a2e4821_zplant on 80% of the plants, but RSMs this week reported aphid citings. Remember, aphid populations can double every two to three days! With the varying stages of soybean development due to an extended planting season and many late replants, continue scouting past your first insecticide application.

    Taking the time to scout for SCN within the next few weeks may not be at the top of your “to do list,” but perhaps it should be! Soybean Cyst Nematode is the number one yield robber of soybeans. Digging root samples is the best way to check for SCN; SCN females will be on soybean roots that are easy to dig from the soil through early August.

    SCN is usually associated with SDS. Sudden Death Syndrome infects soybean plants right after germination and emergence, but symptoms generally do not appear until mid- to late summer. Leaf symptoms first appear as yellow spots between leaf veins. Eventually, the leaves turn yellow and brown streaks develop between the leaf veins while the veins remain green. Leaflets eventually drop but the petioles remain on the stem. Diseased plants may have rotted root systems.

    The most effective way to manage SCN and SDS is through quality soybean seed selection. Latham® IronCladTM Soybeans offer unmatched protection. To bear the IRONCLAD distinction, each Latham soybean brand must be SCN resistant and carry an Iron Deficiency Chlorosis rating of 2.2 or better.  It also must contain a Phytophthora-resistant gene as well as a very good rating (2.2 or better) against Brown Stem Rot and either White Mold or Sudden Death Syndrome.

    Just as wet planting conditions followed by humid summer weather makes prime conditions for soybean pests, the same holds true for corn leaf diseases. Plentiful moisture or dew is ideal for most fungal corn diseases. Watch for Gray Leaf Spot, Southern and Common Rust, Northern & Southern Leaf Blight and Eyespot.

    Scout corn fields prior to tassel emergence, around V14 growth stage, to determine disease pressure. NCLBFungicides may help but consider cost and predicted weather conditions first. To prevent Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB) from becoming a larger problem in the future, rotate to a non-host crop. A two-year rotation away from corn may be necessary in no-till and reduced tillage fields with a history of NCBL. Hybrid selection is also key for reducing future threats of NCLB.

    Cool temperatures, humid and wet conditions, continuous corn, conservation tillage, and susceptible corn hybrids/inbreds favor Eyespot. Once again, selecting resistant corn hybrids is key to managing this disease in the future. Other management strategies include crop rotation and tillage to reduce corn residue.

    Take good field notes now to help you select the right seed for the future. It’s not too soon to place your 2016 seed order! Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds last week took delivery of its new seed product guides. Contact your local Latham® dealer or contact us online for more information.

     

    Webspec Admin

    July 16, 2015
    Agronomics, Disease, General, Insects
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    Field Notes Made Now Can Help Prioritize Fields for Harvest

    Week after week, in our Wednesday crop reports, we’ve reported the amount of rainfall that has been received from eastern Iowa to Nebraska and up to North Dakota. Continuous rainfall prolonged the planting season and made it a challenge for farmers to apply herbicides in a timely manner. Now we’re seeing the effects that wet weather has had on root development and stalk strength.

    Sunday’s wind and rain events across Latham Country caused corn to lodge in many fields. Hail damage, disease and other factors could put crop standability at risk. If this happened in your area, make notes now and take that damage into consideration as fall harvest approaches.

    Warm, moist soils are great breeding grounds for weeds and pathogens. That’s why so many farmers are considering whether to apply fungicide.  Mud that cakes on leaves and stalks from ponding or flooding encourages fungal and bacterial diseases to attack damaged plant tissue. If damage is severe enough, the plants won’t live through the growing season. That’s why farmers will be consulting their seed product guides and talking with local dealers to see on which hybrids fungicides are “highly recommended” or “recommended.”

    Knowing what has caused stalk lodging helps determine the best course of action. Four common cause of lodging include: (1) Weather, (2) Insects, (3) Diseases and (4) Other Stresses like extreme soil moisture or drought, nutrient deficiencies, and corn-on-corn rotations to name a few.

    More than anything, we’re seeing shallow roots developing as a result james downed cornof this spring’s wet weather. Saturated soils inhibit roots from developing deep into the soils. We’re also seeing poor root formation in fields that were planted too wet as soil compaction prevents roots from growing down into the soil.

    Root function deteriorates in saturated soils, making the corn more prone to green snap and root lodging. The risk of green snap is exacerbated because right now corn plants are growing so quickly given our hot, humid environment. Weak roots also predispose these corn plants to late-season root and stalk rots. Fields will need to be monitored; during September and October, harvest-strategies may need to be modified. Careful scouting now and prioritizing fields for harvest according to condition can help prevent field losses due to low stalk quality.

    Even before we received this last rain event, scouting was going to be more critical than ever this growing season because this crop has been stressed since seed went in the ground. Seed corn planted into wet soils is prone to problems throughout the growing season such as: stunted plant growth; slow infiltration of water and/or ponding; high surface runoff under normal or light rainfall; poor root system development, or rootless corn; and even nutrient deficiency.

    Webspec Admin

    July 9, 2015
    Agronomics, General, Season, Summer
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    Latham® IRONCLAD is Your Best Defense Against IDC

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    With warmer temperatures, soybean plants across the Upper Midwest are entering a rapid growth phase. It’s no wonder so many of our sales managers, in Wednesday’s #FromtheField crop updates, reported seeing signs of Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC) symptoms now.

    The most common symptom, interveinal chlrosis, is a yellowing of the leaf tissue between the veins while the veins themselves remain green. The yellowed portions eventually turn brown, and the entire leaflet may drop off the plant. If severe, entire plants can be stunted or even die causing major yield loss.

    Although not completely understood by researchers, the most likely cause of IDC is a soil pH level above 7.3. Symptoms are severe in soils with pH levels of 7.8. However, soil pH alone may not be the only factor in limiting iron. Other factors are poor drainage, high soluble salt content and excess calcium carbonates.

    Research has proven planting IDC-tolerant soybean brands is really the best management practice. To help farmers better identify those soybeans that have high tolerance to IDC, Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds has designed a lineup of soybeans as IRONCLAD™.

    Only a soybean brand that is Soybean Cyst Nematode resistant with an Iron Deficiency Chlorosis rating of 2.2 or better can earn the IRONCLAD designation. Depending on your specific needs, IRONCLAD brands must also protect against either White Mold or Sudden Death Syndrome with a rating of 2.2 or higher. Furthermore, these products must have strong defensive ratings against Phytophthora Root Rot and Brown Stem Rot.

    IRONCLAD soybeans have been especially developed to withstand the high pH, high salt soils in our marketing area. Be assured these Latham brand soybeans have undergone thorough testing and are the best possible choices for fields with a history of severe Iron Chlorosis. Protect yield with Latham® soybean brands proven to have good IDC tolerance.

    P.S. Just because these products are selected for their “defensive” characteristics, however, doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing yield. Check out our 2014 F.I.R.S.T. Trial results!

     

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    Webspec Admin

    June 25, 2015
    Agronomics, Crop, Fertility, General, Soybeans
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    Watch for Early Soybean Insects & Diseases

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    Guest post by Kilah Hemesath, Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds Marketing Intern

    With nearly all of the soybeans for the 2015 planting season in the ground, crop scouting becomes a necessity. Early soybean pests and diseases can create issues for newly emerged soybean seedlings. Becoming knowledgeable on what to look for in a field can make identification of these pests and diseases simpler.

    As soybeans emerge, the bean leaf beetle may make a presence in your fields. This pest is distinguished by a small black triangle located at the base of the forewings. Adult bean leaf beetles are approximately ¼-inch long. They feed on the cotyledons, stems, unifoliate leaves and emerging trifoliates. Discolored, moldy, shriveled or diseased beans may be the result of bean leaf beetles in your field.

    Even if seedlings are emerged, stay on the lookout for Pythium. Pythium can cause post-emergence damping off under wet conditions. This disease commonly occurs during wet and cool conditions, particularly in poorly drained fields with compacted soil. Properly manage soil drainage in your fields to combat this issue.

    Septoria leaf blight, more commonly known as brown spot, is a soybean disease that spreads from the soil to the soybean plant by splashing rain. The infection of the soybean plant will leave small, irregular brown spots on the lower leaves. Favorable weather for this disease is warm, wet weather. Brown spot can move up the plant, causing leaves to turn yellow and drop. It is necessary to be aware of this disease and what is going on in your fields.

    Not necessarily a disease, iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) is described as poor condition between the soil and plant. If your fields have a history of high pH and without enough iron to grow a healthy plant, the best decision is to choose an IDC-resistant seed brand.

    At Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds, we make it easy to choose such brands by designating them as IRONCLADTM. Latham® IRONCLAD Soybeans include exceptional genetics and industry-leading protective traits, battling against yield-robbing threats from pests and diseases. To bear the IRONCLAD distinction, each soybean brand must be Soybean Cyst Nematode resistant and carry an Iron Deficiency Chlorosis rating of 2.2 or better.

    Also remember to watch for aphids, too. Latham Product Manager Mark Grundmeier stresses the importance of crop scouting regularly from within the field, not just a drive-by. To inquire about soybean pests or diseases in your area, contact your local Latham® representative by calling 1.877.GO.LATHAM (1.877.465.2842)

    Sources:

    • corn-states.com
    • aganytime.com
    • http://extension.entm.purdue.edu
    • http://extension.agron.iastate.edu
    • http://www.extension.iastate.edu
    • http://cropdisease.cropsci.illinois.edu

    Gary Geske

    June 12, 2015
    Agronomics, Crop, Disease, General, Insects, Soybeans
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