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Southern / Southeast Iowa Crop Update Newsletter
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In this newsletter: June 3, 2019
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- Growing Season Update
- Prevented Planting Meetings
- Weed Management Considerations
- Upcoming Events
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Growing Season Update
Much of the area received two and a half to four inches of rainfall over the past week. Some isolated areas received up to six inches. Until this weekend, field work remained idle as farmers were forced to wait to fields dried out. As fields continue to dry out, planting and herbicide applications will continue at a feverous pace as the weather allows.
Corn in general is around 50 to 60 percent planted across much of the region. Many fields may have some emergence concerns, especially areas that received high amounts of rainfall this past week. There’s also been several reports of black cutworm feeding in the region. Earlier planted fields in April have reached V3/V4.
Soybeans in general are around 20 to 30 percent planted across the region. Many planted fields have been very slow to emerge. Reports of some bean leaf beetle feeding have been noted, although damage has been minimum. Earlier planted soybeans have reached V2/V3.
Alfalfa fields are either blooming or will quickly reach bloom. First cuttings are taking place as weather conditions allow. Alfalfa pest reports have been very minimal so far.
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Josh Michel
Field Agronomist
Office: 319-523-2371
Cell: 563-581-7828
Email: jjmichel@iastate.edu
Twitter: @jjmichel_crops
Counties Served:
Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Lucas, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello and Wayne
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Prevented Planting Meetings
Many acres of both corn and soybeans are left to be planted. Wet conditions combined with cool soil temperatures and some compaction concerns are preventing farmers from continuing planting progress. There are many agronomic and financial concerns and considerations as the calendar turns to June. June 1 was the early plant deadline for fully insurable corn crops. In addition, potential yields for both corn and soybeans begin a rapid decline post-May. These concerns and other matters including switching of hybrids or crops, acres of eligibility, record keeping, cover or non-cover crop and haying/grazing options will be discussed.
Because of this, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be hosting two meetings to help address farmer's concerns. The meetings will include resources such as ISU agronomic and farm management specialists, crop insurance agents and adjusters.
The first meeting will be held Wednesday, June 5th, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the Seymour Community Center located at 125 N 5th Street, Seymour, IA.
The second meeting will be held Thursday, June 6th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Iowa State Extension Office located at 414 North Main Street, Donnellson, IA.
For those who are unable to attend a Prevented Planting meeting, there are many good articles and references listed on the Iowa State Integrated Crop Management website that provide guidance as well.
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Weed Management Considerations
The delays in planting have received much attention, but another issue with prolonged wet periods and delayed planting is the inability to manage weeds and cover crops in a timely fashion. Dr. Bob Hartzler has written an article to address many of those concerns and considerations with managing weeds this spring and early summer.
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Upcoming Events:
Conservation Field Day
Wednesday, June 5th
4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Fawcett Farms Cold Spring Pond
(459 290th Street, West Branch, IA)
Demonstration of Complimentary Conservation Practices
More information on the field day can be found here.
Contact Kristina TeBockhorst for more information!
Prevented Planting Meetings
Wednesday, June 5th from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seymour Community Center located at 125 N 5th St., Seymour, Iowa.
Thursday, June 6th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Iowa State Extension Office located at 414 North Main Street, Donnellson, Iowa.
While there was a window for planting some fields in April there are still numerous acres of both corn and soybeans left to be planted. Wet conditions combined with cool soil temperatures and some compaction concerns are preventing farmers from continuing planting progress. There are many agronomic and financial concerns and considerations as the calendar turns to June. June 1st was the early plant deadline for fully insurable corn crops. In addition, potential yields for both corn and soybeans begin a rapid decline post-May. These concerns and other matters including switching of hybrids or crops, acres of eligibility, record keeping, cover or non-cover crop and haying/grazing options will be discussed. The meeting will include resources such as ISU agronomic and farm management specialists, crop insurance agents and adjusters.
Contact Charles Brown or Josh Michel for more information.
For all ISUEO ANR Events: www.aep.iastate.edu
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