Throughout the growing season I will post information on different pests or issues I am seeing in our fields in Knox County. This week Mother Nature is finally cooperating, a little, and we are starting to make some planting progress. Below are a some to observations to keep an eye on.
Alfalfa
Continue to scout fields for Alfalfa Weevil.
Click here for Alfalfa Weevil Scouting Guide
Corn
Finally, we are planting! While conditions are not perfect, we are able to get some seeds in the ground!
Most of our early planted corn has sprouted, some has finally begun to emerge. As you evaluate your plant stand, do not be too concerned, yet – it is still early!
Click here to read the following post from OSU Agronomists Osler Ortez, Laura Lindsey, Alexander Lindsey
Soybeans
Same story as corn. Early planted soybeans are beginning to emerge. As you evaluate your plant stand, do not be too concerned, yet – it is still early!
Click here to read the following post from OSU Agronomists Osler Ortez, Laura Lindsey, Alexander Lindsey
Wheat
Trapped heads in Wheat. While rare, I have seen this before. It looks like the heads are trapped in the boot. This is usually a weather related issue.
Under warm conditions, the heads are pushed out of the leaf sheath quickly, but when it’s cold/cool, the process is slower, causing the heads to get trapped. This is particularly problematic on awned varieties. This issue could cause some constriction and affect grain full at the tips of the head, but usually not a major cause for concern.