Planting Progress: Don’t Hit the Panic Button Yet!
Field Advisor · Illinois Soybean Association
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Show Notes
Planting progress in Illinois is sporadic, with some areas experiencing delays with wet spots and ponding in fields, while other areas have already planted their corn and soybean crops. Concerns arise regarding prevent planting in some areas if wet weather persists, alongside reports of emerging pests like bean leaf beetles and slugs in soybeans. Additionally, issues with cover crop termination and herbicide mixtures are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of careful field management practices and thorough scouting efforts.
The guests in today’s podcast include Craig Grafton, Bayer Crop Science; Drew Beckman, Beck’s Hybrids; Kelly Robertson, Precision Crop Services LLC; Karen Corrigan, McGillicuddy Corrigan Agronomics; Eric Beckett, Illini FS; and Shelby Weckel, Ehler Brothers Seed. Today’s podcast was hosted by Kelsey Litchfield, Agronomic Outreach Specialist for Illinois Soybean Association.
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