EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders

Eastern Iowa farmers have been running long hours on soybeans for the past eight days. Soybean harvest is nearly complete, and many farmers are finishing corn. Fall tillage is right around the corner. 

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

Harvest will wrap up in a week for many Central Iowa farms. Results have been variable, depending on soil types, drainage and weather events that occurred throughout the growing season.

Now is a great time to evaluate decisions you made in 2018 and the changes you want to make for 2019. Jot down details about this year’s crop while they’re fresh in your mind. No detail is too small when you’re planning future crops.

One tool to make crop notes is Climate FieldView. You can overlay maps that show soil type, fertility and drainage – all of which contribute to your overall yield. You also can place pins in the exact location where you saw poor yields, tile issues or even a rock that you want to go back and pick up.

Did you know you can try Climate FieldView before you buy it? Ask me how! Call 877-GO-LATHAM (877.465.2842).

NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

Bart Peterson

On October 30, we harvested the Latham® SuperStrip plot today with FFA students in Belmond. Latham® dealer Eric Sturgeon was running the combine and his dad, Ron Sturgeon, was driving semi. 

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

This week we harvested a Latham® corn plot south of Hampton. This plot was planted May 25 and harvested October 30. A bald eagle was flying overhead, most likely waiting for a “snack” to run out of the standing corn. Latham’s LH 5245 VT PRO RIB is having a great year! It topped this plot at 236 bushels per acre (bu/A) at 16.4% moisture. Yesterday I got a call that a whole field of 5245 yielded 252 bu/A at 16.5% moisture in the Cylinder area.

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

Farmers in Northwest Iowa are finishing up with soybean harvest and switching to corn. As expected, yields are extremely variable this year due to the challenging weather we received. Farms with tile are showing a major return on the investment.

Latham’s Seed-2-Soil® program is a great way to make decisions on where to place tile on your farm. This is just one of the many reasons it’s important to manage your farm operation with a Precision Ag platform. Contact me to learn more about Latham’s Data Forward and FieldxField services, which are designed to reduce your risk and maximize yield.

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

This is a common sight across western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. Soybean harvest is moving slower than expected fields are fields are wet. I’d say 20 to 30 percent of the soybeans are still standing in the Missouri River bottom. The river is running high and no one wants to get his combine stuck in the mud.

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

Soybean harvest is wrapping up in southern Wisconsin. Many farmers are experiencing a new challenge in soybeans and that’s how to effectively control waterhemp.  The good news is, whatever route you take for waterhemp control, Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds offers a soybean that will work for you!

Technology advancements usually bring new genetics, and that appears to be the case this year with Xtend® soybean products. Xtend soybeans outperformed Roundup Ready 2 (RR2Y) soybeans by almost 5 bushels per acre in Latham’s Watertown plot.  Latham brand L 1845 R2X and L 2295 R2X have performed well in back-to-back stressful growing seasons in southern Wisconsin.  These two products would make a great soybean package for your acres whether you’re looking to control waterhemp with Xtend herbicide technology or just looking for high-yielding genetics with an outstanding disease package.

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Joe Salter

Harvest has been steady over the last week. Soybeans are close to 60 percent complete, and many farmers are rolling into corn. I took off my first Latham soybean plot on October 30, and Latham brand  L 1438 R2 did really well. The following soybeans also performed really well: L 0982 R2, L 1092 R2X and L 1184 R2X. In addition, we compared L 1438 R2 treated and untreated. The treated version out-yield the untreated seed by 4 bushels. For more info on our treatment options, please visit our website or contact me at 1.877.GO.LATHAM (1.877.465.2842).  

 

 

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ken Highness

This 160-acre field of Latham’s LH 3877 VT2 PRO RIB was harvested October 30, averaging 202 bushels per acre dry and a weight of 56.2.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

Ramie Coughlin

Harvest continues in Southeast South Dakota (SESD). Last week many farmers finished harvesting soybeans and switched to corn. This week a few farmers even finished their 2018 harvest. Yields are impressive! Latham’s 4452 RR out-yielded DeKalb’s 91-day VT2P by 17 bushel in Hamlin County. See how Latham has been performing against the competition by checking out the F.I.R.S.T. Trial Results. Latham® brand soybeans are once again having a great year, and we’re waiting to receive corn results as not many corn plots have yet been harvested. I’m excited to take out our SuperStrip plots in the coming week. After a slow start this spring, things really turned around and it has been a fun harvest for most.

EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

Brian McNamee

So much harvest progress has been made this past week! Some farmers who have finished harvesting their own crops and now helping their neighbors down the stretch. It’s not uncommon to see four or five large class combines in the same field. Harvest storage issues, for the most part, have been minor compared to our expectations a month ago. There is an uncommonly large amount of soybeans being stored on the farm this year, but elevators and grain buyers have done all they can to help the farmers through these challenges.

After heavy, wet snow fell 15 days ago, many farmers are using a simple lift rod to help reduce harvest loss from downed soybeans. I’ve been surprised by the success of a rather simple application. Harvest loss from lodging was reduced from 2 to 5% due to this lift rod, plus harvest speeds could be increased to add efficiency.

We’re seeing big equipment and big yields across South Central North Dakota. I’m always amazed at the amount of work that gets done in a 10- to 12-hour shift.

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA

Gary Geske

In between rain and snow events, farmers are trying to get the crop harvested as quickly as possible. This Latham® SuperStrip plot was harvested after dark to maximize daylight hours for the crop. Kyle Geske harvested his plot with yields far exceeding spring planting expectations. It was exciting to see yields near 200 bushels per acre on variable soil types. For more yield information, make plans to attend one of Latham’s post-harvest meetings.

CENTRAL IOWA

Bryan Rohe

There is a great urgency to finish harvesting soybeans pods to capture as much yield as possible.

NORTHEAST IOWA & SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA

Craig Haaland

Bart Peterson

Father and son are combining Latham’s L 2684 L in the same field in West Central Iowa.

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA & SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

Cory Greiman

Farmers have finally gotten to harvest whole fields this week. Despite the extremely wet weather this growing season, we’re hearing reports of great whole-field corn averages. Latham 5245 VT2 PRO RIB went 239 bushels/acre (bu/A) at 15.7% moisture in the Garner area.

NORTHWEST IOWA

Darin Chapman

This third generation farmer and first time Latham grower said, “L 2186 L soybeans produced the highest yields that all three generations have seen on this farm.” They were surprised that they performed so well in the most stressed areas of this farm!

WESTERN IOWA & EASTERN NEBRASKA

Larry Krapfl

Harvesting a Latham SuperStrip plot near Soldier, Iowa. Latham’s new release L 2249 L performed extremely well, yielding 70 bushels per acre.

Latham’s research team works hard to harvest a research plot near Emerson, Nebraska.

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Greg Mair

LH 5137 VT2 PRO had a strong showing last week in Watertown, Wisconsin. This great standing corn has excellent grain quality and  outperformed a key competitive hybrid in Wisconsin by four bushels.  Take a look at adding this outstanding Latham hybrid to your 2019 crop plan where you plant a 99- to 101-day hybrid on rotated ground.  

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Joe Salter

Harvest is in full swing here in Northern Wisconsin. Soybeans are coming off the fields in good condition with average yields. Corn harvest has been slow, but most of the harvested corn is running between 18-22% moisture.  Hopefully, we can take out plots next week.  I’m eager to get to the early maturity corn plot! The plot check is LH 3937 VT2, which looks outstanding.  

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ken Highness

This 55-acre field of Latham LH 4437 VT2 PRO RIB near Morris, Minnesota produced a whole-field average of 218 bushels per acre.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

Ramie Coughlin

We have been blessed with beautiful harvest weather for the past 10 days and grain is moving. We are nearing 80% completion of soybeans in Southeast South Dakota. I have been hearing soybean yields of 10- to 20-bushels above the standard average. Farmers are impressed with how far the genetics have come in a few short years, and as a result, they’re seeing impressive yields. On the Roundup Ready side, Latham’s L 1858 R2 is really shining once again. Also notice the cleanliness of the Liberty field pictured here. Watch the LathamSeeds.com for yield data as plots continue to be harvested. Keep an eye on F.I.R.S.T. trial results, too. Once again, Latham Seeds is having a tremendous year!

EASTERN IOWA

Jerry Broders 

Harvesting the corn plot with Latham® dealers in Brandon, IA.

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA

Gary Geske

Nice weather has combines rolling at a rapid pace before the next chance of rain on Wednesday evening. This field of L 0982 R2 beans averaged over 55 bushels per acre even with drowned out acres in the field.

Field is in southwest Cass County, ND

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

 

 

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.

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

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

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.  

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!

 

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

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

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.

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.