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Latham Announces Mid-Season Soybean Releases

One objective of Latham’s SuperStrip plot program is to help evaluate experimental seed products. Now that the 2017 harvest data has been analyzed, it’s my pleasure to introduce three soybean lines as mid-season releases for the 2017-2018 sales year.

These new soybeans come from our research on a new herbicide trait, the HPPD inhibitors, or Herbicide Group 27 compounds. The active ingredient being targeted is isoxaflutole, which is the base chemistry in several corn herbicides like Corvus® and Balance® Flexx.

You may have seen early announcements that the “Balance™ GT” soybean trait had cleared regulatory processes. It’s important to understand that as of press time, the EPA has NOT approved any isoxaflutole compounds to be sprayed over the top of soybeans. We are releasing these three cultivars as “GT” soybeans since they are cleared to be sprayed with glyphosate products only.

Remember to check LathamSeeds.com for 2017 yield data on these newly released soybeans!

L 2187 GT
2.1 Relative Maturity
Carries the Rps1-c gene for Phytophthora, as well as Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) tolerance from PI 88788.vIts ratings for Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and White Mold ratings are excellent, and its Iron Chlorosis score is very good. This line ranked in the top three in every trial in which it was entered during both 2015 and 2016!

L 2458 GT
2.4 Relative Maturity
Produces excellent yields across Iowa and into Illinois. It carries the K-gene for Phytophthora and strong tolerance to SCN from PI 88788. The Brown Stem Rot rating is excellent. It also has very good scores for White Mold, SDS and Iron Chlorosis. It has a very attractive tawny color at harvest and is also tolerant to the STS family of herbicides.

L 2638 GT
2.6 Relative Maturity
Carries the Rps1-k gene for Phytophthora and has strong tolerance to SCN from PI 88788. It’s a fairly bushy plant type that fills wider rows easily and has shown very consistent yields across all of Latham Country in 2015 and 2016 trials. Sudden Death, Brown Stem Rot, White Mold and Iron Chlorosis ratings are all very good to excellent.

January 23, 2018

Soybeans, Tech Tuesday
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Podcast: Seed Traits, Seed Treatments and Crop Rotation

Phil Long wraps up our Profitability Series! Tune in as he talks about seed traits, treatments and crop rotation. Have a great day!

For the Facebook live version, clicker here: https://www.facebook.com/LathamSeeds/videos/10156043160802138/

January 4, 2018

#AskTheAgronomist, Corn, Podcast, Seed Treatment, Soybeans
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Green Means Go, Especially When Soybeans Show Green Stem Syndrome

The topic of green soybean stems at harvest was discussed at several of our post-harvest meetings. What makes this disorder especially frustrating is that the soybean pods and beans within those pods are fully mature and ready to harvest.

Unfortunately, all plants have a built-in mechanism that makes them want to shed their seeds on the ground when they’ve reached full maturity. This process is called dehiscence [di-’hi-s n(t)s] in soybeans and has erroneously been referred to as “shattering” by many. Regardless of what it is called, lost yield and lost income results.

There are several theories about what causes Green Stem Syndrome (GSS) but an exact diagnosis has not been found. Some researchers blame insects, diseases, foliar fungicides, nutrient deficiencies, low pH and even compaction. The bottom line, however, is that GSS has been proven to occur in the absence of all the above conditions. To make matters worse, the symptoms of GSS are not always the same. There are cases where all that is left on the plant are green stems and pods, but there are other cases where even some leaves remain on the plant. One thing that has been noticed is that it usually happens within a given geographic area or “neighborhood.” Also, GSS has never been associated with just one soybean variety from a single company.

One of the more practical explanations for this problem is something happened during the growing season, probably after flowering, to cause pods to abort or not to fill properly. This produces an abnormal build-up of carbohydrates within the plant. Once that early-season stress has gone away, the plant wants to funnel those carbohydrates to the pods for seed-fill. However, the pods are
either not there or they can’t finish the process. Carbohydrates are then trapped within the stem of the plant for a longer-than-normal period, so the stem remains green.

There really isn’t any clear way to manage or prevent this problem. One thing I highly recommend is NOT to wait to harvest soybeans that are showing GSS, but to slow the combine down as much as necessary and get them out of the field. Waiting until the stems are dry almost always costs you in lost bushels.

December 19, 2017

Soybeans, Tech Tuesday
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Avoid the Temptation to Buy Only Based on Plots

It’s that time of the year when we reflect upon the decisions we made last year and make changes for 2018. Many farmers will base next year’s planting decisions based only off this year’s results, so please avoid making that huge mistake!

Base your decision on facts and results but also the odds. Odds are, the 2018 growing season isn’t going to be exactly like the 2017 growing season. We can’t control Mother Nature, so spread risk by planting packages of both corn hybrids and soybean varieties.

Resist the urge to plant that racehorse hybrid or winning soybean variety on most of your acres! The breadth of Latham’s product strength is evident from our F.I.R.S.T. Trial performance. Multiple Latham brand products placed in the Top 10 at multiple trial locations.

At printing time, we have 34 wins in soybeans and 17 wins in corn. We also have 293 Top 10 performances in soybeans and 220 in corn so far. With such great harvest results, it’s easy to order the yield trial winners. It’s important, however, that you do NOT buy based exclusively on this year’s winning results.

At Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds, we select products bred to perform in specific geographies. The Latham team also takes pride in making sure only the highest quality seeds go in the bag, which is evident with the yield results we saw again this year in the F.I.R.S.T. Trials seed tests!

Take the time to review your farm, field- by- field, and place the product for every acre! Seed selection is one of the important decisions a farmer will make. It’s well documented that the ability to reach yield potential begins with the seed. At Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds, we want to work with you to reach new yield levels in 2018!

December 5, 2017

Corn, Soybeans, Tech Tuesday
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Variability on Your Farm Affects Seed Decisions

Once the busy harvest season winds down, many of us reflect on those spots that stuck out in each field. Maybe it was a spot that yielded 80+ on soybeans or 250+ on corn, or maybe it sticks out for the opposite reason.

Variability on your farm influences the decisions you make throughout the rest of the year. We consider two types of variability — spatial and temporal — in precision ag.

Spatial variability refers to different patterns in an area or space. This is influenced by physical things that don’t change quickly, such as soil type, texture, structure, depth of topsoil and organic matter. These physical soil properties are directly related to the chemical properties of your soil, including water holding capacity, nutrient availability and buffer capacity. All of them impact yield potential.

Temporal variability in a field refers to the patterns between growth stages and/or seasons. One way this variability is evident is how a hybrid or variety responds to environmental stress. We all have areas within our fields that yield poorly one year and then produce top yields the following year. This is a combination of the underlying soil properties and how the hybrids/varieties respond to environmental conditions. No two seasons are alike!

We understand that no two fields are alike either. Latham’s hallmark FieldXField™ crop planning process helps you choose the right product for each field. As an agronomist, I think of G x E x M why picking products on a field-by-field basis is the #1 thing you can do to set yourself up for the best yield potential.

Temporal and spatial variability are key to understanding whether the yield variability in our field is consistent or inconsistent. Once you know how to categorize those areas, then you can put a variable rate program to work on your farm.

This year we’re piloting the Seed-2-Soil® Advanced Program, which uses several years of yield data alongside soil, imagery, your personal input, and any other available data layers to determine how to treat each of those areas. The power is in the multiple years of yield history. Even if you don’t have several years of yield data, there is still a lot of data we can use to create these areas within each field.

If you have fields that you know would benefit from variable rate management, feel free to call me and we can discuss different options. If you’re thinking about incorporating some precision services on your farm, I would be happy to have that discussion, as well.

November 14, 2017

Corn, Soybeans, Tech Tuesday
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

From the Field Crop Report: Sept 13

Northeast Iowa & Southeast Minnesota

Craig Haaland

Crops are really changing, and harvest will soon be in full swing. These photos were taken in a very nice looking field of LH 5095 VT2 PRO in Floyd County, Iowa. Ears are filled out and ear placement is consistent. North Iowa has had a long streak of no rain and temperatures are going to be warm for the next 7 to 10 days.

Eastern Iowa

Jerry Broders

It’s beginning to look a lot like fall! Soybeans are turning and harvest will be here before we know it.

North Central Iowa & South Central Minnesota

Cory Greiman

Signs of fall are evident in this field of Latham brand L 1787 LL, which is turning in the Garner area.

Central Iowa

Bryan Rohe

Latham’s L 2084 RR2 turned last week near Bondurant, Iowa. Harvest will likely be underway here next week.

West North Central Iowa

Bart Peterson

Harvest is underway near Webster City, Iowa. On Sept. 8, 2.3 acres of L 1328 L was combined, yielding 64.8 bushels/acre and running 14.4% moisture. On Sept. 11, L 1328 L went 71.8 bu/A on better ground.

Northwest Iowa

Darin Chapman

We have been out walking fields looking for potential disease. These soybeans look pretty good, but in spots, it looks like cercospora leaf spot is a possibility. As the plants mature, infected leaves will turn from orange to bronze. Tillage and crop rotation effectively reduce the survival of fungi from season to season.

Western Iowa & Eastern Nebraska

Larry Krapfl

Southern Wisconsin

Greg Mair

The weather is heating up this week in Wisconsin and choppers are hitting the fields. Moistures have been between 63-73% whole-plant moisture, which is critical to achieving the most consistent fermentation and forage quality.

Latham LH 5495 3122 EZR is a key corn silage variety for Wisconsin. It is always a good day when you get to tell a grower that his corn silage yield is estimated at over 34.5 ton/acre.

Eastern North Dakota

Brian McNamee

It’s Big Iron time again in West Fargo. Stop by and see us in Booth 22 at the west end of Exhibit Hall.

Silage chopping and early soybean harvest will be starting to roll this week. I look forward to seeing all my customers in the field for what looks to be a better than expected yields.

Southeast North Dakota

Gary Geske

Latham 5042 RR/LFY silage corn looks awesome! The chopper will make its way soon to this field east of Sheldon, ND.

Northeast South Dakota

James Keltgen

A fair amount of Goss’s Wilt showing up in corn. LH 3877 VT2 PRO is handling it well. Warmer temps are helping corn to reach black layer.

Soybeans are very close to maturity. Yellow leaves are present everywhere and growers expect to be harvesting in about 2 weeks!

Southeast South Dakota

Ramie Coughlin

Latham(R) dealer Estelline Co-op hosted its annual fall field day on Monday. Growers got a chance to look at multiple brands and technologies side by side. Also in South Dakota, silage chopping season is underway. Timing is everything to harvest quality silage. I expect it to be in full swing next week.

Northern Minnesota

Ken Highness

Come see us Sept. 13-14 in Fargo at Big Iron, the largest farm show for agribusiness in the Upper Midwest. We are located in the Exhibit Hall building Booth 22.

Southern Minnesota

Brandon Wendlandt

We had a beautiful weather Monday night for a plot tour and customer appreciation event in Sanborn, Minnesota. Now is a great time walk corn and soybean plots before because soon everyone will be in the throes of harvest.

September 13, 2017

Season, Soybeans, Summer
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Podcast: Sudden Death Syndrome vs. Brown Stem Rot

Phil Long discusses the difference between Sudden Death Syndrome and Brown Stem Rot. Tune in to learn about the identification, life cycle and management practices for both of these diseases. Also, find differentiating pictures of both of these diseases below.

Thanks for tuning in and find us back here next week!

September 7, 2017

#AskTheAgronomist, Agronomics, Disease, Podcast, Soybeans
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From the Field Crop Report: Sept. 6

Northeast Iowa & Southeast Minnesota

Craig Haaland

Found these nice, consistent ears and ear height in this field of Latham LH 5175 VT2 in Clayton County. This looks like a good yielding corn. Farmers are going to start chopping these next few days the way there talking.

Latham® Hi‑Tech Soybeans 2084 and L 2228 in this county are podded nicely and filled to the top.

Eastern Iowa

Jerry Broders

Latham L2887 R2X are looking great in Eastern Iowa! If you’re looking for a high yielding soybean with a super defensive package, look no further.

The sun is setting on another field day during the 2017 crop season. With harvest approaching, only a few field days remains. Come see what Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds has to offer for 2018 at Alexander on September 15. Tours begin at 9 AM and 1 PM. You can come early and stay for lunch or come for lunch and stay for the afternoon tour. Mike Pearson of Market to Market is our luncheon speaker, so make plans to join us next Friday!

North Central Iowa & South Central Minnesota

Cory Greiman

Although with Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) infects soybean plants right after germination and emergence, symptoms generally do not appear until mid- to late summer. Future management tactics include: reducing soil compaction; planting fields with a history of SDS towards the end of a planting schedule when soils may be warmer and drier; and testing for the presence of Soybean Cyst Nematodes. Planting tolerant varieties, or avoiding very susceptible varieties, is the most effective way to reduce losses from SDS.

Central Iowa

Bryan Rohe

Soybean harvest has begun in Prairie City, Iowa. These soybeans were planted April 11 and are running around 12.5 moisture.

West North Central Iowa

Bart Peterson

Latham® L2558L was planted May 12 in this SuperStrip plot near Steamboat Rock, Iowa. This photos shows a side-by-side comparison of soybean seed treated only with SoyShield (on right side) and those treated with Soyshield/ILevo (on left side). Notice how much greener the Soyshield/ILevo side is!

Northwest Iowa

Darin Chapman

Look at the kernel depth on this LH 4955 VT2 PRO! This is one of my favorite hybrids for Northwest Iowa, and I’m looking to seeing harvest results.

Western Iowa & Eastern Nebraska

Larry Krapfl

Pretty happy with this second cutting of new seeding Spring 2017. It’s been an extremely dry summer in the Loess Hills of Western Iowa but 455TQ is handling it well.

Southern Wisconsin

Greg Mair

The late-plated soybeans in Wisconsin are finally starting to fill the pods. This plant from a field of L 1845 R2X is one I randomly sampled last week in Watertown, Wisconsin. There are 103 pods on this plant with excellent lateral branching. Wet weather has white mold showing up in places we haven’t seen it before, so this would be a good variety to look at for selecting resistance in 2018.

Eastern North Dakota

Brian McNamee

2017 continues to be a real struggle for growers across my region. We have seen an extensive drought, causing failure of pre-emergence chemicals leading to expansion of resistant weeds into new areas. Then after a seemingly saving amount of rain we observed reduced pollination with poor grain fill. So now what? Well, no we’re seeing disease pressure. Goss’ Wilt is showing up in areas where we have never ever had symptoms before.

The disease went undetected for sometime and spread across the plant very rapidly. We’ll be noting where this disease is present, so we can change hybrid placement in the future. Because this is truly a new event in our area, there will be a bit of a learning as we go. Hopefully, this is the last of our hiccups before harvest!

Northeast South Dakota

James Keltgen

Some of the earlier corn is 30-40% milk line, nearing full maturation. Heavy dew and high humidity is creating disease pressure from rust, Northern Corn Leaf Blight and Goss’s Wilt. Soybeans are really starting to turn yellow as they are nearing maturity. Some areas in the drought will get better than expected yields thanks to some saving rains! Pictured below is John Latham, Myron Keltgen and Phil Long inspecting LH 5245 VT2 PRO. The soybean picture is L0982R2 on the left half and L1438R2 on the right half. L1438R2 showing a little white mold possibly from time of irrigation application. (Brown in center)

Southeast South Dakota

Ramie Coughlin

This field of Latham® 2228R2 near Beresford, South Dakota, was planted at 160,000 in 30-inch rows. It has lots of 4+ pods per node with 3-4 beans in each pod and is filled all the way to the top.

Northern Minnesota

Ken Highness

These pictures were taken last Tuesday in a field of corn near Beltrami, Minn. Samples were taken to NDSU for diagnostics and confirmed Goss’s Wilt. This corn disease was first confirmed in Minnesota 2009, and the first I have seen in my region North of Interstate 94. This disease can be managed by using resistant hybrids, rotating from corn production, using tillage that buries corn residue after harvest, and controlling grassy weeds. Latham has hybrids that are designated as â€œthe boss on Goss,â€ so be sure to check those out for 2018 planting.

Southern Minnesota

Brandon Wendlandt

L 1787 L are looking great in the late season! Now is a good time to evaluate your weed control program. Maybe Liberty will be a fit. Go ahead and call Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds, and I’d be happy to talk with you about your needs.

September 6, 2017

Crop, Season, Soybeans, Summer
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

From the Field Crop Report: August 23

Northeast Iowa & Southeast Minnesota

Craig Haaland

With photos like these that were taken in Mower County, Minnesota, it’s easy to see why L1858R2 soybeans are so popular! The Latham product has dominated F.I.R.S.T Trials for the past two years. Put this soybean on order and place it on your better soils!

It looks to be another banner year for LH 5215 VT2 PRO, too. North Iowa and Southeast Minnesota has received adequate rainfall lately, but we could use a few more heat units.

Eastern Iowa

Jerry Broders

The future is here! L 2887 R2X soybeans are going to be hard to beat with their yield potential along with their superior defensive characteristics. They are so good that they’re giving our ever popular L 2884 R2 soybeans a run for the money.

North Central Iowa & South Central Minnesota

Cory Greiman

White Mold is showing up in southern Minnesota where they’ve been getting excess rainfall and cooler temps. Be sure to note areas with White Mold because this will aid in future product selection. The best offense is a good defense! Plant tolerant varieties, or avoid very susceptible varieties, is to manage soybean disease. Also remember the seed treatments are effective insurance policies.

Central Iowa

Bryan Rohe

Soybeans are maturing rapidly on these sandy and clay soils near Jefferson, Iowa. Nick Coleman of Coleman Ag Solutions counts pods on Latham 2228 R2 soybean and compares it to a competitor’s brand in a plot near Ogden.

West North Central Iowa

Bart Peterson

Latham® Dealer Troy Johnson of Odebolt, Iowa, this week pulled one plant in a field of L 1858 R2. This one plant had 6 pods with 4 beans in each pod. I’ve never seen anything like it! August rains help fill the pods. With findings like this, a person can’t help but look forward to harvest.

Northwest Iowa

Darin Chapman

You’re invited to join Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds for a Seed-2-Soil® Technology Plot Day on August 31 near Spencer, Iowa! Our presentations will focus on hot topics in agronomy including: Weed Management, Corn and Soybean Technologies, Cover Crops and Seed Treatment.

Location: 2515 410^th St., Greenville, IA 51343

Agenda:

5:00 PM — Tour Option #1

5:30 PM — Tour Option #2

Dinner & Speaker to follow

Southern Wisconsin

Greg Mair

Topics on farmers’ minds this week are diseases. Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and White Mold are back in 2017 and Goss’ Wilt has affected some areas of Southwest Wisconsin. The best plan for mitigating these diseases in 2018 is selecting a seed product with resistance. Contact your Latham(R) Sales Rep for information on our 2018 IRONCLAD Soybean Lineup and Goss Boss corn hybrids.

Eastern North Dakota

Brian McNamee

Now that small grains and early crop harvest is almost complete, it’s time to walk the corn fields. Pay special attention to pollination, especially in areas that saw significant drought stress throughout the first few months of this growing season.

Like many others, I thought the recent rains might be our saving grace. The new growth and greening up appears misleading. There is a considerable amount of acres with poor to very poor pollination. The crop looks great from the road, but you can see the damage that was done once the husks are pulled back.

Southeast North Dakota

Gary Geske

I was doing some crop scouting on my way to Brainerd, Minnesota last weekend. While we were watching the races, it occurred to me that Latham’s Technology Plot Tour is a little like “speed week” at the track. Latham’s management team and product team members are putting on lots of miles, driving to Latham Seed-2-Soil Plots and visiting with farmers from across our 7-state marketing area.

Last night the first in our series of Technology Plot Tours was held near Mountain Lake, Minnesota. Tonight we’ll be in Fargo, North Dakota. Click here to see our schedule. We hope to see you at one of these events!

Northeast South Dakota

James Keltgen

Widespread rain finally fell this week in Northeast South Dakota. Some areas received more than 4 inches while others received less. Hail fell west of Milbank. It looked as if a winter storm had occurred because the ground was pure white! Corn is beginning dough stage and soybeans are filling pods.

Southeast South Dakota

Ramie Coughlin

With August rains coming down like it’s May, most of the soybeans across Southeast South Dakota have plenty of moisture to fill the pods nicely. Many soybeans are in the R5 (beginning pod fill) stage.

Northern Minnesota

Ken Highness

We’re hosting Latham’s Seed-2-Soil® Technology Plot Day this evening, 5 to 7 PM, near Fargo. Stop out look at our complete lineup of soybean and corn products! Our plot is located on the southwest corner of HWY 10 and HWY 9, just three miles east of Glyndon, Minnesota.

Discussion will follow the tour on topics of weed management, corn and soybean technology, cover crops and seed treatment.

Southern Minnesota

Brandon Wendlandt

Thanks everyone who attended the regional field day last night in southern Minnesota! Those who attended got a sneak peek at Latham’s 2018 lineup, learned about new technologies including Nemastrike seed treatment, and got tips on growing cover crops.

August 23, 2017

Crop, Season, Soybeans, Summer
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

From the Field Crop Report: August 16

Northeast Iowa & Southeast Minnesota

Craig Haaland

We got a much needed rain. Last Wednesday 0.4” fell, and then we received another 0.8” on Sunday night into Monday morning. It looks like more is on the way, too.

This corn pictured here is Latham’s popular LH 5215 VT2 PRO RIB. Due to dry growing conditions, it’s showing a little tip back but is still a nice looking field in Grundy County.

The soybean field in Floyd County was planted to Latham’s popular L 2084 R2. We haven’t seen aphid pressure yet here, but keep an eye on your fields. Soybeans are starting to finish out the top of the plant, so hopefully August rains will come and we’ll see some good yields again this fall.

Eastern Iowa

Jerry Broders

Be sure to come to the Latham® Seed-to-Soil Technology Plot at South English on August 29 at 5 pm. Independent agronomist John McGillicuddy will be speaking at the event. Click here for more information about this field day!

North Central Iowa & South Central Minnesota

Cory Greiman

LH 5339 SS looks pretty good, considering the dry conditions. This war measures 18 kernels around by 30 long at 34,000 population.

Central Iowa

Bryan Rohe

Full maturity Latham Liberty Link soybeans doing well in Pella!

West North Central Iowa

Bart Peterson

Check out the power of waterhemp kill with Xtendimax on Xtend soybeans!

Northwest Iowa

Darin Chapman

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds and its dealers understand the importance of service after the sale. That’s why Latham® Seed Representative Andrew Perry used his drone to uncover issues in a grower’s field. We could see where some Nitrogen applicator knives must have been plugged and talked about different tillage practices.

Click here for ideas on how drones may be used during each season of the year.

Southern Wisconsin

Greg Mair

Tonnage and Digestibility are two very important criteria used when selecting Corn Silage Hybrids. Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds “Leafy” hybrids offer the perfect package. Leafy hybrids generally have two times more leaves above the ear, increasing both tonnage and digestibility. These soft starch kernels offer the best in starch digestibility for maximum energy intake.

This variety in the photo has tonnage. You can see this leaf has a width of more than 6 inches. This plant is taller than 10 feet and is still stretching. To get the right balance of starch, leafy hybrids perform best for corn silage when planted at populations between 29,000 to 30,000 plants per acre.

If you’re looking for heifer feed, push the population to 32,000 or 34,000 plants per acre. Contact your local Latham Sales Rep or shoot me an e-mail for more information on these leafy genetics.

Eastern North Dakota

Brian McNamee

This Latham® seed rep in training is standing in a field of our LibertyLink soybeans. He likes these experimental 0.7’s the best and thinks they will take the plot. This little guy was such a trooper! He “helped” us sign the plots and even kept that smile when rain started to fall.

Southeast North Dakota

Gary Geske

Check your fields for white grubs and Iron Chlorosis.

Iron Chlorosis is a serious threat to soybeans. There is no such thing as complete resistance to IDC, however, some soybean brands (i.e. varieties) are better than others at handling this condition. Because Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds is headquartered right in the heart of North Central Iowa where Iron Chlorosis is a familiar challenge to us, we have always tried to choose soybean genetics that have the best possible scores against this condition. Latham IRONCLAD soybeans are your best defense. Talk to your local Latham® dealer to find out what products are best suited for your fields.

Northeast South Dakota

James Keltgen

We experienced cooler than normal temps again this week. While more rain fell, it came with hail. Corn is in the milk to dough stage. No insect pressure but starting to see some aphids.

Southeast South Dakota

Ramie Coughlin

The skies are cloudy and dropping some moisture as we kickoff Dakota Fest in Mitchell, SD.

Northern Minnesota

Ken Highness

This field in Clay County Minnesota is severely damaged by white grubs, which are sometimes called May/June beetles. As the picture shows, the damage is wide spread in this quarter section. There is no rescue treatment available for white grubs in soybeans.

Southern Minnesota

Brandon Wendlandt

We have been blessed with ample rainfall this season so far in southern Minnesota. This is a picture of 5025 VT2 DroughtGuard, planted on sandy soils at a lower population.

Look at both of those ears on one stalk! I’m looking forward to weighing this corn.

August 16, 2017

Corn, Crop, Season, Soybeans, Summer