Ken gives a crop report from Minnesota and back, and while he might be a little biased, he indicates the best-looking crop is right here in central IL. Ken advocates for growers to take a Farm Mental Health Week and covers why some growers are seeing rootless corn at this point in [...]
In this week's Boots In The Field Report Ken talks aphids, 2nd generation corn borer flights, and wind damage.
In this video Ken warns growers with early planted Non-GMO fields to be on the watch for rising Corn Borer pressure.
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This week’s Boots in the Field Report covers: hatching and scouting of Rootworms and Corn Borer, pushing soybean planting populations due to the rain delays, and the importance of keeping on top of nitrate levels!
