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From the Field Crop Reports: 10/17/18

EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders

The video below is combining LH 6224 3200 EZR by Hillsdale, IL with Fred Howard. We are back in the field and could possibly get some beans started tomorrow!

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

The sun has been shining, and the wind has been blowing. At last, we have weather conditions that are favorable for getting back into the field! We harvested this Latham SuperStrip corn plot, which was affected by a tornado that damaged Vermeer in Pella, Iowa. This plot also experienced heavy winds, hail and heavy rain late in the growing season.

Latham’s LH 6317 VT2 PRO DG RIB was the check hybrid, and it won the plot. This hybrid yield 220 to 235 bushels/acre across an entire field with 16 to 17% moisture.

NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

Thanks to a couple of windy, sunny days, harvest has resumed. This field of LH 5245 VT2 PRO RIB was planted May 9 near Riceville, Iowa, and harvested Oct. 16. The average yield across four checks was 211.20 bushels per acre at 20% moisture with a test weight of 53.6.

WEST NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Bart Peterson

Rather than focus on everything that could go better, sometimes a person just needs to take stock of what is right with the world. Yesterday morning I took time to appreciate the beautiful sunrise in Humboldt County. Warmer, drier weather has returned to the forecast, and I’m looking forward to getting more crops harvested soon.

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

STOP… that’s what the weather has done to the harvest for a couple more days! Three to four inches of snow fell Sunday afternoon across North Central Iowa. Fortunately, the snow melted quickly and warmer temperatures have returned. Sunshine and winds were welcome this week to dry out the crops and soils, so harvest resumed with a bang!

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

We fought through the snow last week to get our first Latham SuperStrip corn plot harvested. Precipitation brought harvest to a halt shortly after that. The weather looks promising for the next couple of weeks, so we should finally make some progress with harvest.

Yields are exceptionally variable due to the excess moisture this year. It’s nice to see this picket fence stand of Latham LH 5095 VT2 PRO RIB! I have been very impressed with the health of this hybrid, and it’s ability to yield through the stress.

With farmers making seed decisions for 2019, I’ve been asked several times whether I think it pays to treat soybean seed. I believe that seed treatment may not always gain you yield, but it will protect it. Farmers, who added SoyShield PLUS™with ILeVO treatment to their soybeans this year, have seen a great response against Sudden Death Syndrome. We can’t predict the weather in 2019, but using tools like ILeVO helps protect your crops and yield.

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds in 2016 sent 34 ILeVO trials to our dealers and their customers. Each trial consisted of a Latham® soybean product treated with SoyShield PLU planted side-by-side with that same soybean treated with SoyShield PLUS and lLeVO. Yield data was received from 26 of the 34 trials. Not every plot experienced a high degree of SDS severity, but many plots still showed a yield bump from using ILeVO. Plots where SDS was fairly severe showed the most yield benefit, ranging from 8 to 18 bushels per acre (bu/A).

More soybeans should get harvested this week, and it looks like we have some great yield potential out there. Stay tuned!

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

While one of our Latham® dealers undergoes his fourth round of chemo, neighbors and friends are taking out his crops. This field of Latham’s LH 5715 VT PRO RIB was running over 220 bushels per acre at 17% moisture.

Now that the weather is more favorable, combines are rolling hard on this field of Latham’s L 2684 L near Emerson, Nebraska. Two combines are helping make up for lost time.

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

This Latham Dealer in Tomah, Wisconsin, wasn’t delayed by snow and rain on Sunday afternoon. We harvested a test plot, and LH 5095 VT2 PRO RIB was impressive again this year! As a replicated entry, it was checked three times. Latham’s 5095 averaged about 15 bushel more than the rest of the field surrounding the plot. If you are looking for a consistently durable hybrid with excellent standability, ask your Latham® seed representative if this hybrid would work for you!

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Joe Salter

Finally, a break in the wet weather! While no one like to park the combine during harvest season, the downtime allowed Latham’s knowledgeable tech team to set up Climate FieldView and provide a demo. Pictured here is one very satisfied customer as he open his first field using Climate.

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ken Highness

This exceptional looking field of Latham’s 480 HVXRR HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® technology was planted mid-August near Hancock, Minn.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

Ramie Coughlin

Farmers in Southeast South Dakota started getting back in the fields last Saturday after a week of very cold temperatures plus 1 to 4 inches of rain and nearly 4 inches of snow. Each day more farmers are able to get in the fields. In many areas, capacity will be a problem and farmers will be challenged to keep up with moving grain.

It’s a hard picture to see because the combine was in motion, but Latham 4657 VT2 PRO RIB is yielding very well in eastern Kingsbury County. This farmer said his average dry yield this season has been 255 bushels per acre (bu/A) on ground that typically runs 180 to 200 bu/A. He was only able to take the headlands off when he ran against his limits.

I look forward to getting more yield reports as harvest gears back up again. Please email, text or Snap us with your high Latham yields. We love to hear them!

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

James Keltgen

Combines are rolling again in Northeast South Dakota (NESD)! Farmers are harvesting both corn and soybeans now as soybeans have dried back down to 13%. Corn yields are still strong in the east, pushing more than 200 bushels/acre!

This field of LH 3937 VT2 PRO was planted at 32,000 near Watertown, SD. Moisture is back down to 18% after the rain.

Drought was extreme in Seneca, SD, but this field of LH 4242 VT2 PRO looks like it will yield decently despite the growing conditions.

EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

Brian McNamee

Farmers are finally getting back into the fields after that very unpleasant snow event last week. Some farmers are combining corn for the time this season, and I’m hearing seeing some very solid numbers.

Soybeans harvest is complete in large areas in the state, so plots like the one pictured below are finally coming off. Stay tuned for more plot data!

This plot is the highly visible Ideal Seed Solutions plot west of Rugby, ND, on U.S. Highway 2. Latham’s L 0124 R2X earned back-to-back first place finishes in this multi-brand plot. Even under extremely droughty conditions in the west, farmers are witnessing yield separations in these new genetics. Another new soybeans to keep your eye on is L 00828 R2X. This double zero maturity bean packs some punch! It also is Latham Seeds’ earliest IRONCLAD^TM soybean.

Laura Cunningham

October 17, 2018

#FromTheField Crop Reports, Fall, Season
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

From the Field Crop Reports 10/10/18

EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders

Rainfall last weekend ranged from 1.5 to 5.5 inches across Eastern Iowa. Farmers are trying to harvest the crop on high ground before the next round of showers.

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

Wet weather has shut down harvest again! On the bright side, yields have been good.

NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

It’s been another week of wet weather. Rain totals vary from 2 to 4 inches. A few farmers tried to combine last weekend. Soybean moisture was 16% or higher, and corn was running 24 to 28% moisture. Everything was just too wet, so once again, harvest is at a standstill.

WEST NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Bart Peterson

Rain just keeps falling, causing widespread flooding. Another 3 inches of rain caused this creek near Lohrville, Iowa, to flow out of its banks.

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

Two of Latham’s new corn hybrids are looking good! We’re eager to get harvest results.

The first picture is LH 4795 VT2 PRO RIB and the second is LH 4937 VT2 PRO RIB.

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

It’s been a battle this fall to harvest soybeans due to all the rain. Keep in mind that we didn’t have a good start on harvest at this time last year, but it worked out just fine!

It’s been a battle this fall to harvest soybeans due to all the rain. Keep in mind that we didn’t have a good start on harvest at this time last year, but it worked out just fine!

The soybean yields that have been reported are impressive! L 2184 R2X and L 2283 R2X both averaged 74 bushels per acre in O’Brien County. L 1787 LL averaged 83 bu/A in Sioux County. I’m looking forward to more results like these!

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

Fields north of Onawa, Iowa, are waterlogged. Since more rain is expected this week, farmers are eager to combine when there’s a break in the rain clouds. As much as we all want to be in the field, we can’t will it to happen. Remember to stay safe!

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

Weather across the area has been unfavorable for harvesting crops during the past week. I was able to get one combine ride in last Wednesday.

Stalks continue to be an issue across southern Wisconsin, making it crucial to have a plan for harvest when the weather breaks. Take the time to walk your fields in between rain showers to evaluate stalks. Harvest the weakest fields first, capturing whatever yield is there.

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Joe Salter

Rain and storms have brought harvest in Northern Wisconsin to a halt. It looks like late next week there’s hope of us getting back into the fields. I’m excited to harvest plots and start looking at the data. I can’t stress enough about the consistency of LH 4454 VT2 PRO RIB. This hybrid has been solid all year and appears to be the most stable/consistent hybrid in the mid-90 RM range. Pictured below is Latham’s 4454 on the right and a competitor on the left. The next pic is LH 5095 VT2 PRO RIB in a plot in Central Wisconsin. This solid hybrid has a long, semi-determinant ear and is very flexible on soil types.

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ken Highness

It’s been about as tough of a harvest season as it can get. Farmers are feeling the pressure to work as quickly as possible when there is a break between rain clouds. Just remember to keep safety your first priority! We were reminded about the importance of farm safety last week when this sugar beet truck ran into a tractor and cart near Felton, MN.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

Ramie Coughlin

Rain, rain go away! It’s been raining for the last three days in Southeast South Dakota. Rain changed to snow overnight in some areas. The good news is the 7-day forecast looks dry after today. As we get back to harvesting, I highly encourage people to get out of the cab and walk fields. This is the type of year when corn isn’t going to stand long — and not necessarily because of a particular hybrid or brand. The issue is environmental, and it started back in June with near record-setting rainfalls. Don’t be afraid to switch to corn while we wait for the conditions to get right for soybeans. While you wait for soils to dry, get together with your local Latham rep to place an order. Early orders can ensure you will a discount on your seed all season long, even if you make changes to your initial order.

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

James Keltgen

Very little harvest progress was made again this week, and more and snow are in the forecast. Fortunately, yield reports are very good for the fields that have been combined.

LH 4242 VT2 PRO RIB averaged 207 bushels/acre at 19.2% near Groton, SD.

At 237 bushels/acre, LH 4454 VT2 PRO won Doug Abeln Seed Company’s corn plot at Groton, SD.

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA

Gary Geske

With all the rain we have been receiving, it’s no wonder farmers are eager to bring in the crop. The overnight forecast delivered and we received snow. Plan ahead and practice safe pulling techniques. Chains, ropes and straps may recoil and spring back with tremendous force if broken. Make safety your number 1 priority.

EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

Brian McNamee

Combining continues to be a struggle. Very little progress, if any, has been made since last week. Temperatures are 12 to 15 degrees below normal, and the precipitation is a daily occurrence. Snow has begun to fall in areas, so farmers might need to switch to a different type of platform.

There is hope on the horizon. Temperatures are supposed to warm up next week!

Laura Cunningham

October 10, 2018

#FromTheField Crop Reports, Fall, Season
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

From the Field Crop Report 10/3/2018

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

A lot of farmers in Northwest Iowa are trying to start soybean harvest in between the rains. One upside to the rain is the cereal rye cover crop is getting establiahed really well! Farmers are really enjoying using Climate FieldView in their combines this harvest. The variety tracking and split-view mapping capabilities are a huge advantage. Yield results are starting to come in, and LH 5245 VT2 PRO RIB continues to out-perform the competition!

EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders

LH 6317 VT2 PRO DG RIB went 289.4 bushels per acre at 20.2% moisture in Muscatine County!

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

Stalk quality is deteriorating, so harvest as soon as the ground is fit. Waiting for corn to dry down or until your done combining soybeans is not recommended.

There is a great crop out there!

NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

Farmers are anxiously waiting to get in the field to take out anything at this point. Pictured here is Latham’s LH 5099 SS RIB planted corn-on-corn in Mitchell County, Iowa. Before rain brought harvest to a halt, farmers in Butler, Grundy, Bremer and Black Hawk Counties sent in some pretty good yield results.

Latham’s 5215 VT2 PRO RIB and LH 5245 VT2 PRO RIB averaged 261 bushels per acre at 17% moisture across 77 acres, and LH 5505 sent 270 bushels per acre in another field.

WEST NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Bart Peterson

As the sun goes down, this Latham® customer by Havelock, Iowa, calibrates his yield monitor.

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

The first Latham® SuperStip corn plot harvested in my territory was combined on Oct. 2 near Burt in Northwest Iowa. The overall plot average was 240 bushels per acre, which is very good considering the excess rainfall received this year.

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

On your mark, get set, WAIT! Harvest has been at a standstill for the past five days due to rain.

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

In a year where diseases and stalk strength are a huge concern, LH 5095 VT2 PRO RIB and LH 5099 SS RIB continue to show their strengths. Standability and late-season intactness on these two are like no other product in the lineup from 95 to 101 days. For a winning combination in southern and Central Wisconsin, package these hybrids with LH 4795 VT2 PRO RIB, LH 5245 VT2 PRO RIB, or LH 5249 SS RIB.

NORTEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

James Keltgen

Cloudy and cool has been the theme this fall. Soybean harvest has slowed to a crawl as there have only been a few days of good weather. Some farmers have switched to corn as soybeans just aren’t drying down with rain falling so frequently.

LH 4657 VT2 PRO RIB is bringing up the field average from where the competitor’s yield was in this field north of Sisseton, SD.

LH 3937 VT2 PRO RIB brings excellent yield and agronomics near Watertown, SD.

LH 4452 R2 is still healthy with impressive ears!

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA

Gary Geske

With repeated rain showers and damp days, it has been difficult to harvest soybeans. The weather cooperated the afternoon of Oct. 1, and some harvesting was done Oct. 2 before showered returned. Beet harvest is in full swing. Although soybean and corn harvest is progressing slowly, remember that many trucks and harvest equipment are on the roads at all times of the day or night. Please pay attention to what is happening around you, and have a safe harvest!

Northern Minnesota

Ken Highness

Yesterday we harvested Latham LH 4450, and the whole-field average was 225 bushels per acre!

Eastern North Dakota

Brian McNamee

Cold temperatures and rain are affecting harvest speed. We went from getting hundreds of acres done daily to getting a total of 100 acres harvested during the past 10 days. Soybean harvest is approximately 40% done. Yields range from 15 to 70 bushels per acre. Drought took more off the soybean crop than any other crop planted in North Dakota. Corn harvest is just getting started, but early yield reports are favorable with a very good crop in South Central and Eastern North Dakota.

Southeast South Dakota

Ramie Coughlin

Harvest is well underway in Southeastern South Dakota. Corn and soybeans are coming out, and we’re hearing yield reports about bumper crops. Now we just need some warmer weather to dry out the soybeans but the ground.

Laura Cunningham

October 3, 2018

#FromTheField Crop Reports, Fall, Season

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

From the Field Crop Reports 9/26/18

EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

Latham customers have been pleasantly surprised this year with early harvest results. Check out this harvest result from Oskaloosa where drought conditions were experienced for the second year in a row.

Now is the best time to place your Latham® seed order. Our best price of the year is available now. We can help you select the products that are best suited to yield, field by field.

NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

This field of Latham’s Liberty Soybean L 1328 L in Mower County, Minnesota is getting close to harvest. Unfortunately, more rain is possible during the next 7 days. Keep scouting your fields as our biggest concern right now appears to be stalk integrity from all the wet weather this growing season. Keep testing the stalks and harvest the worst out first. Below are some yield results from my area.

Corn: Black Hawk County
Hybrid	Yield (Bu/A)	Moisture (%)
LH 5245 VT2 PRO RIB	263	17.9
LH 5215 VT2 PRO RIB	255	18.3

Soybeans: Black Hawk County
Variety	Yield (Bu/A)	Moisture (%)
L 2186 L	69	11.5
L 2228 R2	75	11-12

Soybeans: Mower County
Variety	Yield (Bu/A)	Moisture (%)
L 1858 R2	63	13.3

WEST NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Bart Peterson

Latham® Dealer John Lacina and his son, Alan, on Monday opened a field of LH 5635 VT2 PRO RIB near Badger, Iowa.

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

This photo of a wind-damaged field near Algona, Iowa, serves as a reminder to keep checking corn fields for stalk issues.

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

Farmers in Northwest Iowa are trying to decide if they should start on corn or soybeans. With the weather conditions we have had this growing season stalk integrity will be tested. Rain continues to fall, and farmers are eager to get in the field. What little that has been harvested is yielding well. Latham L 1858 R2 soybeans whole-field average 78 bushels per acre near Hull, Iowa. We look forward to more reports like these!

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

One of our customers is pictured in a field of LH 5495 3122 EZR. This 104-day hybrid I was planted May 26 and is testing 26% moisture.

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

Corn in Southern Wisconsin is maturing rapidly. Significant acres of corn were harvested at 19 to 20% moisture before farmers even attempted soybeans.

We harvested a Latham® Hi‑Tech Hybrids SuperStrip Monday in Monroe. The average to above-average yields were expected as has been an extremely challenging growing season.

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Joe Salter

Combines are ready to roll, but rains have delayed harvest. I checked a field with LH 4454 VT2 PRO RIB, LH 4517 VT2 PRO RIB and LH 4692 RR. These hybrids are outstanding! Pictured below is 4454, averaging 18 rows and 30 kernels per row. This hybrid will push past 200 bushels per acres.

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ken Highness

Many varieties of edible beans are grown in North Dakota. Here’s a field of Navy beans being harvested this week near Emerado, ND. Click here if you’d like to learn more about pinto bean production.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

Ramie Coughlin

Many soybeans acres have been harvested throughout South Dakota, while some soybeans are still standing in wetter fields and some of the later planted fields. Although they’re still very green, these soybeans have great yield potential! Harvest is expected to resume in some areas tomorrow after a week of rain. Other parts of the state received six to eight inches of rainfall and need more drying time.

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

James Keltgen

Harvest has been slow going as it has rained off and on this past week. Yields are good where the combines are rolling. Latham® L 0982 R2 has averaged from the mid-50’s to over 60 bushels per acre near Watertown! Some farmers have switched to corn to allow soybeans to dry out again.

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA

Gary Geske

With corn harvest beginning, the Latham Product Team is making final inspections of our many research plots before we harvest them and compile date. These inspections are important to verify late-season plant health, root lodging and stalk lodging scores. We then add these notes to yield results to decide which hybrids to add to our lineup. Attend a Post-Harvest Meeting in November to learn about these possible new selections.

EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

Brian McNamee

Silage chopping is about done here in North Dakota. Our Latham customers, once again, had fantastic results. Even the areas with intense stress and lack of moisture turned out better than expected. We often talk consistency in our corn stands with the focus on grain production. The same production can be said for silage, as well. The field being chopped here was “consistently” as tall as the cab on the chopper even higher in some spots. This year is shaping up to be another fun one!

Laura Cunningham

September 26, 2018

#FromTheField Crop Reports, Fall, Season

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

From the Field Crop Reports 9/19/18
EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders

Harvest is underway in Eastern Iowa!

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

Corn is showing nitrogen/potassium stress. As a crop becomes more nutrient stressed, it starts to affect overall plant health. It will compensate in some way to maintain reproduction, so that means stalk integrity could be affected. Be sure to prioritize your fields for harvest. You may start on soybeans and then move to corn. You might have to take some corn at higher moisture than normal, or even take areas of the field out and come back later for the corn that’s standing ok.

Thinks to look for when scouting your fields:
- Stalk Lodging
- Delayed dry down past 20%
- Late-season disease pressure that shuts plants down early
- Ear Molds as this could become an issue with ears still standing upright during rainfall
NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

Soybean harvest is underway in Black Hawk and Grundy Counties. This field of Latham’s popular L 2186 L soybean went 63.6 bushels per acre (bu/A) at 11% moisture. Another 90—acre field of our L 2184 R2X went 65 bu/A at 12% moisture. In Grundy County, more of Latham’s L 2186 L Liberty products went around 61-62 bushel at 10-11 % moisture.

Very little corn has been harvested in my territory. It’s a good time to check your fields for stalk issues to prioritize them for harvest. It’s also a good idea to check moisture because fields are turning quickly. We’ve had a lot of warm weather this past week to 10 days for this corn to dry down.

WEST NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Bart Peterson

Latham® Dealers Mike and Landon Aldinger of Iowa Falls, Iowa, opened their corn field on Friday, Sept. 15.

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

This has been a growing season of heavy rains. More than 6 inches of rain fell yesterday 2.5 miles south of Garner.

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

If it wasn’t for the rain, more soybeans would be coming out of the field today. A few fields of both corn and soybeans were combined in Northwest Iowa because rain brought harvest to a halt. One yield report came in yesterday with L 1845 R2X going 73 bushels per acre in O’Brien County.

Due to the rain, we help our plot day indoors. We had a good turn out of farmers to discuss what Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds can offer to them with all of our INDEPENDENT OPTIONS.

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

Field work came to a halt after a rain event yesterday. It will be a few days before producers will be able to run again, and more rain is expected Thursday.

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

Harvest is underway in Southern Wisconsin. Soybeans and corn are maturing rapidly with the accumulation of heat units.

If the early fields are any indication of harvest reports, we will have lots to talk about this fall and winter. I heard one field of Latham® Hi‑Tech Hybrids was harvested this week at 20% moisture. After completing 80 acres, LH 5245 VT2 PRO averaged about 250 bushels per acre (bu/A) and LH 5635 VT2 PRO averaged 240 bu/A.

With a 250-bushel average in Southern Wisconsin, it’s no surprise that the ear size is the largest on LH 5249 SS. I randomly selected these ears from the Latham SuperStrip in Watertown, Wisconsin.

Stay safe and happy harvesting!

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Joe Salter

High-moisture corn harvest is in full swing across Northern Wisconsin. Combines are rolling on sandy ground and in early maturity soybeans, too. Pictured here is LH 3937 VT2 PRO RIB from our plot in Barron County, Wisc. It was planted at a population of 34,000. I pulled three cobs with 18-20-22 rows and 29-26-26 seeds in a row. It should be fun taking out this to yield!

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ken Highness

This field of Latham 3695 VT2 PRO RIB near Felton, Minn., averaged 197 bushels per acres with moisture at 21 percent! The next picture was taken in Morris, Minn. From left to right are Latham® hybrids LH 5245 VT2 PRO RIB, 4657 VT2 PRO RIB, 4437 VT2 PRO RIB, and 4147 VT2 PRO RIB. I can’t wait to see the field averages in a few weeks. The combines are rolling in the soybeans fields across my region. Overall, the fields look good here. There are pockets that didn’t receive enough rain, so the later varieties lost some top yields because the lack of moisture.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

Ramie Coughlin

The first 2018 harvest yield report from my territory came in Sunday afternoon. This field of Latham® corn in Jerauld County was running from 193 to 254 bushels and 18 to 19% moisture. Rain early this week is putting harvest on hold for most growers, but everyone got started on both corn and soybeans this past week. We look forward to full swing harvest next week.

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

James Keltgen

This field of L 0982 R2 is ready to harvest at 12 to 13% moisture.

Latham® L 1438 R2’s is yielding well at Frankfort, SD!

Harvest is under way in many areas. Yields are ranging from the teens to twenties along 281 N of Redfield in droughty areas. Yields are reaching the 60’s where moisture was ample. Latham L 0982 R North of Sisseton could break 60 bushels per acre! Latham Hi‑Tech Hybrids LH 4452 RR was hand-shelled at 23%. Harvest pace could slow down as anywhere from 0.75 to 1.5 inches of rain fell early this week, and it’s possible we might receive 2 to 3 inches more.

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA

Gary Geske

Combines are starting to roll. Corn harvest is under way, mostly in stress-related areas that are showing some stalk integrity issues. Both soybeans and corn will be harvested at the same time this year. It will be important to prioritize fields for harvest order. Have a safe harvest!

EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

Brian McNamee

It’s not often that we’re harvesting corn on Sept. 18 in North Central North Dakota. This field of LH 3397 VT2 PRO RIB was harvested yesterday at 18 moisture. Yields are average to slightly above average. We’re happy with the results so far because of the moisture limitations in this area.

Soybeans harvest is just now under way in most of my sales region. Yields, of course, are dependent on moisture. From what I am seeing now, I wouldn’t be surprised if they lower the North Dakota yield estimate again.

Pictured here is a field of L 0535 R2X soybeans being harvested south of Maddock, ND. Yields are lower than normal but not terrible. Setting combines this year will take many adjustments and looks to be field to field.
Laura Cunningham

September 19, 2018

#FromTheField Crop Reports, Fall, Season
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

From the Field Crop Reports 9/12/18

EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders

Fall is in the air! Both corn and soybeans are starting to turn and combines will be rolling before we know it in Eastern Iowa.

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

Harvest has just begun in Pella, Oskaloosa, Prairie City and near State Center. Stay tuned for yield results soon!

NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

Here is some of our LH 5505 VT2 PRO RIB in Cerro Gordo County. Temperatures will be around 80 degrees with sunshine this week, I’m sure we’ll see the corn and soybean crops really change by the weekend. Combines will start rolling by next week in certain areas.

WEST NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Bart Peterson

This photo was taken on Sept. 11 at a plot day hosted by North Central Cooperative of Clarion and Kanawha. It was a good day talking about all of the great Latham® products in our current lineup and what products are coming down the pipeline.

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

These photos taken near Klemme, Iowa, show how a cereal rye cover crop helps suppress volunteer corn and weeds following hail-damaged corn. The area with the volunteer corn in the soybeans is where they ran out of cereal rye seed and they left test strips.

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

We’re two to three weeks from starting harvest in Northwest Iowa. Yields will be variable due to all the weather events we have experienced this year. The LH 5245 VT2 PRO RIB in the photo was planted on May 7 at 36,000 population. By the appearance, we should be happy with this one!

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds’ NEW SmartStax hybrid LH 5819 SS RIB is holding its own with significant tar spot infestations in the area. This Latham® SuperStrip should give us excellent data regarding performance and disease resistance for 2019 planning.

The first Latham field will be harvested for grain on Friday afternoon. Moisture was tested Sept. 11 at 21% and 25%.

Stay safe and happy harvesting!

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Joey Salter

Soybeans are turning and leaves dropping, indicating that harvest is quickly approaching. These photos below show white mold has taken its toll, but L 1438 R2 did not give in. Also pictured is L 1438 R2 to compare the soybean size to an experimental that did not withstand the white mold pressure. The last photo is white mold spores In the same field.

NOTE: Paying close attention to white mold scores will be key to preserving yield here in the future. The best offense will be planting a defensive IRONCLAD brand, available exclusively from Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds.

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ken Highness

Root dig on corn health in Beltrami, Minnesota.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

Ramie Coughlin

This week Estelline Co-op Grain hosted its annual plot day to showcase the best of Latham® seeds. What a great turn out!

We are experiencing temps in the upper 80’s with 15-mph winds, so crop conditions are changing quickly. Most farmers here will be harvesting in two weeks or less.

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

James Keltgen

Latham® L 0982 R2’s are turning quickly near Watertown. Harvest could begin next week here.

L 0982 R2’s are being harvested near Frankfort, SD. This particular field was planted on a bio-strip cover crop, and our customer will be a strong contender in the South Dakota Soybean Association yield contest with this variety!

LH 4657 VT2 PRO RIB looks to yield well in a drought-stressed field southeast of Huron.

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA

Gary Geske

This week we’re conducting our second round of field inspections for seed production. Latham soybeans are looking outstanding!

EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

Brian McNamee

Soybean harvest is underway across the area. Edibles are average to slightly above average. With a good contract price, it will equal a good return on investment for the farmer. I wish we could say the same thing for the rest of the soybean crop! Early maturing or drought-stressed soybeans are being harvested, primarily in the central part of my region. Yield reports are anywhere from 14 to 45 bushels per acre, but 25 bushels per acre and under is far too common.

Laura Cunningham

September 12, 2018

#FromTheField Crop Reports, Season, Summer
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

From the Field Crop Reports 9/5/18

EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders

Eastern Iowa has received a lot of wind and rain during the past week. The crop continues to mature, and we’re holding plot tours around the region. Remember Latham’s Field Day will be Sept. 14 at the home farm in Alexander. You’re invited to road trip to North Central Iowa!

At Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds, we’re all about options for farmers. Pictured here is a soybean field by Muscatine, Iowa. It is hard to tell if this is soybean or waterhemp field! We have trait options to take care of this issue, so talk to your local Latham® representative for the best choices for your operation.

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

Curious as to how much rain has fallen? Climate FieldView is a very helpful – and free – tool that allows you to check rainfall even when you’re away from your home. Plus, you never have to remember to dump the gauge.

Weather is one of the factors we can’t control. However, this data allows us to track how different hybrids respond to rainfall amounts. It’s one more way we can help select the best seed for each field.

NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

Here is a field of Latham® LH 5099 SS RIB in Mitchell County, Iowa, that was planted corn-on-corn.

Rain, rain and more rain! That’s what Mother Nature has been giving us during the past couple of weeks.

Some areas have received 7 inches in just a few days. We hope fields dry quickly because harvest is inching closer.

WEST NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Bart Peterson

Last week I got the weigh wagon tuned up and the oil changed. We’re ready for Latham® SuperStrip Plots, co-op plots and side-by-side checks!

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

We’ve experienced one storm after another. Pictured here are warning clouds and heavy rain near Algona, Iowa.

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

By the looks of the bright orange kernels on these ears, we should be very pleased with the test weight on this Latham LH 5215 VT2 PRO!

It has been raining steadily in Northwest Iowa for the past couple of days, and it’s supposed to continue raining the rest of this week. Hopefully, it stops soon. We don’t need a wet fall to match our wet spring!

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

Harvest is just around the corner on these LH 2682 R2X.

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

Corn silage acres are drying fast. Across southern Wisconsin, we’re seeing about 50% milk line in grain is consistently 63-65% whole plant moisture. We’re also seeing some really great tonnage.

Widespread rain across southern Wisconsin has kept choppers out of the fields this week. Moisture at harvest is key to proper storage and feed quality. Call me if you are interested in a “no strings attached” corn silage moisture test.

While some corn acres are maturing, there are a lot of acres that are showing signs of a new disease in Southern Wisconsin. Tar Spot has been at the forefront of growers’ minds. We are still learning about this disease, but we know that timely harvest will allow you to capture the most yield. Stalk quality may deteriorate very quickly in severely affected acres.

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Joey Salter

Rain events and storms have been the story for the past week. I didn’t think I would say this, but it can stop raining anytime now. Photos 1 and 2 were taken at Corey Catt’s plot day. Corey did a fantastic job talking about Latham products, and we appreciate all of the farmers who showed up on a rainy day. The last picture was at my house in Fall Creek where I managed to catch some after shots of the storm.

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ken Highness

Do you know Americans eat about 8 pounds of beans per person each year? North Dakota ranks first in the nation of all dry edible bean production. Harvest of edible soybeans is underway from the Canadian border to Morris, Minnesota. This is a field of kidney beans near Morris. Crops were stressed throughout this region from too little summer rain. Stalk integrity will be a challenge, so farmers are making harvest management a priority. Be sure to also monitor stalk quality in your corn fields and harvest the worst first.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

Ramie Coughlin

This photo shows Latham® Liberty soybeans at their finest.

When deciding which trait to use, look at the yield potential for your maturity zone and the trait YOU need to control weeds in YOUR fields. Many people ask me about yield potential on “old” traits verses “new” traits. Each trait group has some excellent products. Newer traits typically are stacked on the newer genetics, but many growers contend there are older soybeans that keep winning the farm year after year. I’ll be glad to meet with you about which products are best for you, field by field.

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

James Keltgen

LH 3937 VT2 PRO is nearly to black layer with kernel counts of 20X30 at 32,000.

LH 5175 VT2 PRO DroughGard® at 18,000 is putting on two to three ears at Hermosa, South Dakota.

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA

Gary Geske

As this year’s crop of soybeans reaches maturity, look at the different varieties you have planted. Some very healthy varieties may stay greener than you thought, so you may need to change your harvest rotation. Keep inspecting corn fields for stalk issues, which may require an earlier harvest.

EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

Brian McNamee

It’s that time of year when silage testing is in full swing. Initial testing confirms that tonnage per acre will be down across the state, especially in drought-stricken areas. Ear sizes are down considerably due to little to no rain at optimal times. However, we are seeing positive results despite the adverse conditions and moisture limitations as pictures show. As always, Latham’s Leafy hybrids are on the leading edge.

Laura Cunningham

September 5, 2018

#FromTheField Crop Reports, Season, Summer
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

From the FIeld Crop Report Update 8/29/2018

EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders

Crops are starting to turn in Eastern Iowa. It has the makings of an early harvest this year.

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

Now’s the right time to plan for the 2018-2019 crop year! With technology like Climate FieldView, you can see where nitrogen or other inputs are needed to help you add bushels per acre. We can work with you to select seed products based on your maps, too. The best time to look at field imagery is during the growing season. If your interested in gleaning more information from your field maps, please call me.

NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

Here’s a field of Latham’s Liberty soybean product L 1448 L in Mower County Minnesota. With the August rains that fell, these soybeans are finishing to the top of the plants. There’s potential for really good soybean yields. Corn fields seam to be coming along pretty good, too.

WEST NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Bart Peterson

Pictured is a randomly pulled one ear of a Latham SmartStax in Humboldt County. Just look at the size of that ear!

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

It was another weekend of wild weather in my area. This photo shows recent hail damage along the Iowa- Minnesota boarder near Bricelyn, Minn.

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

This week I was scouting fields with a Latham® dealer, and we’re both impressed with L 2186 LL soybeans!

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

Latham’s L 3158 LL looks to be a bin buster again in 2018! I’m eager for yield reports.

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

Brown Stem Rot (BSR) is showing up in Southern Wisconsin more than we have seen it in recent years. Since the symptoms are similar to that of Sudden Death Syndrome, the best way to diagnose BSR is to split the stalk of an infected plant. Internal browning of the vascular tissue and pith with help determine BSR from the symptoms of SDS. Since fungicides and seed treatments are ineffective against BSR, the best way to mitigate risk is to plant a variety with known resistance to BSR.

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Joey Salter

While Latham® IRONCLAD^TM soybeans aren’t covered with steel, they do have to meet stringent requirements. Our high standards ensure IRONCLAD products can battle the toughest in-field challenges, including Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN), Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC), White Mold, Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS), Phytophthora Root Rot or Brown Stem Rot (BSR).

I drove past a field this week and just had to stop to take a close look. Some fields of soybeans are turning from lack of rain, but this field was turning brown from BSR. Since this field isn’t a current customer’s field, it provided an opportunity for me to talk to this farmer about Latham’s soybean lineup – and more specifically our exclusive IRONCLAD soybeans.

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ken Highness

Severe weather last Saturday caused extensive damage to crops and residential properties. These pictures were taken near Hickson, North Dakota. In other areas of my territory, there are pockets of corn under stress from lack of rain. Watch your fields closely and monitor the stalks for integrity.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

Ramie Coughlin

This Latham® show plot is looking really good at Montrose, South Dakota. This particular ear of LH 4835 VT3 PRO has 20 rows of kernels.

Silage choppers are starting to roll throughout my territory. The ideal plant moisture stage for silage is around 60 to 70 percent, which is approximately 50 percent milk line. Many fields have a week or better before they will be ready, but some of the earlier planted fields are ready to go. With the amount of moisture we have had this year, those chopped fields should easily support a late fall cover crop seeding. Growers are seeing lots of varying benefits to cover crops such as serving a nutrient source, controlling weeds and better planting conditions in the following spring.

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

James Keltgen

We experienced cooler weather this past week but no frost is expected. Corn is still maturing ahead of pace. Northern Corn Leaf Blight is showing up in varieties that are susceptible to it. Soybeans are adding bushels thanks to the continued rains in some areas while other parts of the state would welcome moisture as drought is still present.

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA

Gary Geske

With the extra heat units we received through this summer, corn may be more mature than anticipated. Here is an ear of LH 3397 VT PRO RIB that is already within a week of black layer. When crops mature this rapidly, we need to monitor fields for stalk rots or weakness. Do a pinch test often to identify fields that may need to be harvested early.

EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

Brian McNamee

I can only assume that farmers here would agree with me… this drought map doesn’t do justice to the true condition of the crop. Soybeans are all but dead in certain geographies, and the corn is barely hanging in there. Choppers continue to roll on surrendered grain acres.

After 4 or 5 weeks without measurable amounts, last Sunday rain fell across the most severely affected regions of North Dakota. I’ll bet soybeans will show a positive response and grain fill will benefit substantially. These past two days of rain are a life saver for many!

Shannon Latham

August 29, 2018

#FromTheField Crop Reports, Season, Summer
Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

From the Field Crop Report Update 8/22/18

EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders

We received some welcome rain in Eastern Iowa during the past few days. Crops are moving along at a rapid pace. Pictured here are three awesome full season hybrids that everyone should here should consider planting in 2019: LH 6285 VT2 PRO, EX 6397 VT2 PRO, and LH 6425 VT2 PRO.

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

It’s a very busy time of the year as farmers are getting silage harvested; getting their combines ready to roll, updating precision equipment, and attending field days to make crop decisions for 2019 while they can take advantage of the highest cash discounts.

NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

Here is a nice looking Latham® corn plot in Black Hawk County. Combines will be likely roll here in another three weeks. Northern Iowa has received plenty of rain, so the top of these soybean plants have really filled out this past week. Some farmers have been spraying for aphids, and we’re starting to see some Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS). Remember to note areas with SDS, so you can choose IRONCLADTM soybean products the next time those fields are planted to soybeans.

WEST NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Bart Peterson

The Fort Dodge, Iowa, received six inches of rain on Monday, Aug. 20. Another four inches fell there on Aug. 21. Ten inches of rain in a short amount of time is causing flooding.

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

Latham’s LH 4454 VT2 PRO RIB is looking good! This particular field was planted during the first week of June near Emmetsburg, Iowa. The average size of the six ears I picked from one row is 16×36 at final stand of 36,000 plants per acre.

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

It’s been great seeing all of the late new growth on the soybeans from the late August rains. Latham LH 4835 VT2PRO RIB looks like it’s coming along nice, as well!

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

Sudden Death Syndrome is showing up in susceptible soybeans. Remember, the best way to combat SCN is to plant resistant varieties or avoid susceptible varieties. Be sure to keep Latham IRONCLAD™ soybeans in mind when mapping out which varieties will be used on different fields in the future.

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

Crops are moving along very quickly in Southern Wisconsin and development is 5 to 7 days ahead of the average. Corn Silage Harvest is just around the corner. Latham’s LH 5215 VT2 PRO looks fantastic in Platteville, Wisc. While grain yields are good with this product, the milk per ton makes this an excellent dual-purpose corn hybrid.

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Joey Salter

Although dry weather seems to be the norm, crops in Northern Wisconsin still look good. I walked several fields this week and noticed some denting in a few fields but the majority of corn is still in milk stage.

Pictured below are two impressive hybrids in one of my plots that was planted May 16 at a plant population of 32,000. LH 4437 VT2 PRO RIB is a girthy hybrid with a semi-flex ear. I pulled a random ear that had 18 rows and 38 kernels per row. Latham’s Super Star LH 4454 VT2 PRO RIB is a very good looking hybrid with a determinate ear and excellent stay green. I counted an ear with 16 rows and 40+ kernels per row. These two hybrids are in a plot with later day maturity hybrids yet are holding their own. I look forward to watching the yield monitor on this plot!

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ken Highness

Wheat harvest is wrapping up in my region. Spring wheat yield and protein vary, depending on rainfall and variety. Overall, the wheat crop is average to above-average in my region. We are finding aphids in fields this week, so farmers are spraying. These pictures were taken in a great looking field of L 0858 R2X south of Barnesville, Minn.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

Ramie Coughlin

Pictured here is a field of LH 4450 CNV at its finest. The corn is at 50% milk. As usual, I found plants standing less than 6′ tall with ears of 18 rows around and 32+ kernels long. This is such a rock star hybrid, but you have to actually walk in the field to see it. Most areas across the state picked up some much needed rain this past week. Soybeans are trying to fill pods but needed a drink to finish filling nicely. While the crops continue to put on bushels this week, we’re getting to visit with growers at Dakota Fest in Mitchell.

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

James Keltgen

Saving rains, ranging from 1 to 5 inches, fell across many areas during the last week. Many areas in the east that were showing drought stress should be in better position to finish off the crop after a 2-inch rain. Corn is packing in dry starch now. Soybean pods are filling, as well as adding pod clusters on lateral branches and tops. Central South Dakota missed the rains again, so areas west of Highway 281 are especially dry.

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA

Gary Geske

This field of Latham L 0842LL soybeans look extremely healthy. I can’t wait for harvest results!

EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

Brian McNamee

Crops in the southern part of North Dakota caught a two-inch rain last weekend. It literally turned the crop around in 12 hours. Grass turned green again in the ditches and yards. Now our Latham® dealers and customers in the north and western part of the state are praying for the same. These photos were taken of fields that have received barely a ¼ inch of rain in the last 30 days and about 8 inches during the entire growing season. Surprisingly, the quality of the corn crop is still above average. Farmers, who spent more money per acre on balanced fertility and soil health, are see a difference in their crops as we head down the final stretch under such adverse growing conditions.

Laura Cunningham

August 22, 2018

#FromTheField Crop Reports, Season, Summer
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From the Field Crop Report Update 8/15/2018

EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders

Soybeans are looking great in Eldridge, Iowa. This soybean SuperStrip™ plot also includes the newly approved trait package LLGT27® soybeans. Many of these plants have 4-bean pods. All we need is some August rain to fill the pods!

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

The picture below shows the stark difference of soil type within the field. You can see the top of the hill is severely affected from drought like conditions where the soil has higher clay content. These areas are turning brown and prematurely dying off.

NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

Here is a picture of our popular LH 5245 VT2 PRO RIB in Butler County. Corn is coming along really well. Most of the corn is dented in that area. In another month, harvest could be underway. Rain fall last week ranged from 1 to 4 inches, so that will help fill the pods in soybean fields.

WEST NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

Bart Peterson

We are cooking and freezing sweet corn today at the Sandven Farms! Picture includes Latham® dealers Tyler & Michelle Sandven, daughter Sydnie Sandven and brother Craig Sandven. Those who also helped but are not pictured: Rylie Sandven, Cindy Sandven, Braydon Sandven, Doug Sandven and summer help Jake Heslop. They used Grandma Joann Sandven’s recipe.

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

We saw tremendous ear size when we were out scouting this week. All three were planted on May 10th in the Garner, Iowa region.

Top hybrid pictured is LH 4454 VT2 PRO RIB 16 kernels wide and 40 long at 35,000 final stand.

Middle hybrids is LH 5099 SS RIB 16 kernels wide and 38 long at 36,000 final stand.

The bottom hybrid is LH 5245 VT2 PRO RIB at 18 kernels wide and 42 long at 36,000 final stand.

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

We had a successful day scouting fields this week! We were happy to see the clusters and 4-bean pods all the way to the top of the plant on Latham L 2184 R2X soybeans. Look forward to seeing the results this fall.

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

Latham LH 6069 SS RIB is out performing the competition in Mapleton, IA. This hybrid has an average of 16 kernels wide and 36 kernels long. There are approximately 32,250 ears per acre. We are looking forward to harvesting this hybrids in the fall!

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

Early signs of Sudden Death Syndrome in soybeans are starting to show up in areas of Southern Wisconsin. Selecting a soybean variety tolerant to SDS and also using ILeVo® seed treatments are two of your best options to combat SDS and leave yield unaffected. Call me for an in-field evaluation to determine if ILeVo seed treatment should be on your soybeans in 2019.

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Joey Salter

We are now starting to see white mold pressure in areas with heavy rains this season. Keep in mind that if white mold has been an issue, your best future defense is selecting seed with good white mold ratings. Only Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds offers IRONCLAD® soybean brands. We can work with farmers to choose the right soybean products on a field-by-field basis. It will be fun to watch the tolerance of some of our defensive varieties over the next few weeks in plots.

In photos below, a new Latham Dealer and I were scouting for aphids. Aphid numbers were very high but not to threshold. They will monitor the aphid population over the next few days to see if spray is warranted.

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ken Highness

Another good year for American Crystal Sugar Company of the Red River Valley. Opening of fields was Tuesday, August 14, 2018! They started earlier than usual and above normal temperatures have given the growers a very good crop this year! This picture was taken Tuesday on the farm of Riverton seed in Glyndon, MN.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

Ramie Coughlin

We spotted have denting corn in Southeast South Dakota! While many fields I have been in this week are still in the milk stage, a few are beginning to dent. Early planted, early maturities, and the moisture (drought) stressed fields are moving right along. Some areas have reached moisture stress levels. I’ve also seen a few soybean fields that could really use a drink of water to fill those pods.

As a cold front moves in, watch aphid numbers. Temperatures of 75 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit are prime for aphid reproduction and they reproduce very quickly! A few areas have hit threshold levels (250/plant). Most soybean fields have a couple of weeks before they hit that R6 stage where aphids are no longer a concern or threat. Scout, scout, scout! Do NOT spray until insect pressure has hit threshold levels in YOUR field. Economic threshold for aphids is 250/plant.

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

James Keltgen

Dry weather has been the theme for the past few weeks in Northeast North Dakota. Very little rain has fallen and above-normal temps are taking their toll on the crops. Soybeans are wilting and corn is firing on lighter soils. We hope the expected cooler weather with a chance of rain makes it’s way here!

Yields look to be best on the Eastern and Southern parts of my territory. Corn is now in the milk stage and soybeans are beginning to fill seeds in the pods.

Pictured below is Latham’s Branch Root Alfalfa. It has customers impressed! This is third-year alfalfa.

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA

Gary Geske

While inspecting soybean fields for aphids, also look for this pest. Thistle caterpillar can cause significant damage with leaf feeding. More extensive damage can be seen where upper leaves are rolled together with a web-like fiber. According to Iowa State University, economic thresholds are seldom reached. If you find an insect on approximately every other plant or see about 20-25% leaf feeding, consider insecticide applications.

EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

Brian McNamee

Small grains harvest across the state is in full swing. There are quality issues in wheat this year with high (rejectable) amounts of ergot found in some areas. Yields are all over the board as moisture accumulations across a widespread area of the state has fallen to a four-week lull. Later season crops, especially the soybeans, are digressing by the day. Whole fields of both soybeans and corn are dying.

We hit a 10-day stretch of extreme heat with highs in the triple digits 4 four of those days, topping out at a miserable 105. Cattle in the western part of the state died of heat stroke. We are seriously in need of rain for the second year in a row. Grain corn is starting to be chopped for silage. If we miss out for the next week or so, a lot more acres will be added to the pile.

Laura Cunningham

August 15, 2018

#FromTheField Crop Reports, Season, Summer