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Ask The Agronomist: Soybean Fungicide

Are soybean fungicides worth it? Tune in while Phil Long discusses the benefits of soybeans fungicides and various pest pressures present in the field. #LathamSeeds

:35 — Topic Introduction

1:00 — Soybean staging

2:00 — When to spray soybean fungicide

3:10 — Current in-field disease pressure

4:35 — Current aphid pressure

6:10 — Bacterial issues

7:50 — Soybean fungicide breakeven

0:00 — Final thoughts

Laura Cunningham

July 30, 2020

#AskTheAgronomist, Agronomics, Crop, Disease, Soybeans

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#AskTheAgronomist: Corn Scouting & Fungicide Application

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This week on our #AskTheAgronomist segment we discuss corn pollination, the impacts of current plant stress and fungicide application. Watch below to learn more! #LathamSeeds

Laura Cunningham

July 16, 2020

#AskTheAgronomist, Agronomics, Corn, Crop, Fungicide

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In-Season Scouting with Phil Long

Tune in for in-season soybean scouting with Phil Long! Phil discusses the current growth stage in soybeans and why we are in a critical time for nutrient uptake. Also learn about the soybean yield potential in your field. #LathamSeeds

Phil Long

July 9, 2020

#AskTheAgronomist, Agronomics, Growth Stages

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Ask The Agronomist: Soybean Stress

How much stress can soybeans handle? Phil Long discusses important early season soybeans stresses and their impact on yield. #AskTheAgronomist

1:00 — Scouting Tips: Staging soybeans

3:45 — Post-emergence weed control

6:20 — Yield impact with early season stresses

9:12 — Soybean nodules

10:15 — Final thoughts

Laura Cunningham

June 25, 2020

#AskTheAgronomist, Agronomics, Crop, Emergence, Fertility, Growth Stages, Soybeans

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Ask The Agronomist: Sulfur in Soybeans

What role does sulfur play in your soybeans? Phil Long discusses the importance of available sulfur and feasibility of in-season application.

1:07 – Topic introduction

2:30 – Why sulfur?

4:30 – When to apply sulfur

5:25 – Available forms of sulfur

7:30 – Importance of tissue tests

Laura Cunningham

June 11, 2020

#AskTheAgronomist, Agronomics, Crop, Fertility, Soybeans

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Ask The Agronomist: Early Season Soybean Scouting

Phil Long discusses early season soybean scouting. Tune in to learn the importance of noting emergence, growth and development. #AskTheAgronomist

:20 – Welcome

1:00 – Topic introduction

2:25 – Soybean growth stages

3:00 – Herbicide effectiveness

5:10 – Soybean stand counts

6:42 – Nodule development

Latham Seeds Agronomy Team

May 28, 2020

#AskTheAgronomist, Agronomics, Crop, Emergence, Growth Stages, Soybeans, Weed Control

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Stand Counts & Planter Performance

Phil Long walks through how to take a stand count and the importance of checking planter performance. Tune in to learn more! #LathamSeeds

:30 — Welcome

:54 — Topic introduction

2:00 — Take a stand count

4:00 — Planter performance

5:30 — Furrow closure

Laura Cunningham

May 21, 2020

#AskTheAgronomist, Agronomics, Corn, Crop, Emergence

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Frost Damage in Corn & Soybeans

Phil Long discusses the implications of an early-season frost in both corn and soybeans. Tune in to learn if your crop was affected. #LathamSeeds

:15 — Welcome

:35 — Topic introduction & indicating factors

3:30 — Frost damage in corn

8:50 — Frost damage in soybeans

Laura Cunningham

May 12, 2020

#AskTheAgronomist, Agronomics, Corn, Crop, Emergence, Frost, Season, Soybeans, Spring, Weather

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Ask The Agronomist: Herbicide Performance & Dry Conditions

How does the lack of rainfall affect your herbicide program? Phil Long discusses the implications of recent dry weather. #AskTheAgronomist

1:15 – Topic introduction

3:30 – Importance of residual herbicides

5:20 – Implications of recent dry weather

9:30 – Herbicide program planning

Laura Cunningham

May 7, 2020

#AskTheAgronomist, Agronomics, Corn, Crop, Soybeans, Weed Control

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Ask The Agronomist: Prepping The Seed Bed

How much tillage is too much? Phil Long discusses proper seed bed preparation and the importance of protecting moisture in the ground. #AskTheAgronomist

:20 – Welcome

1:40 – Topic introduction

3:00 – GDUs, rainfall averages and soil temperatures

4:40 – Soybean germination

5:15 – Conserving moisture in the seed bed

6:40 – Optimal seed depth

7:27 – Soil sealing

10:36 – Cover crops and early termination

11:35 – Final thoughts

Laura Cunningham

April 30, 2020

#AskTheAgronomist, Agronomics, Cover Crops, Crop, Season, Soil, Soybeans, Spring