Non-GMO Fields and Rising Corn Borer Pressure
In this video Ken warns growers with early planted Non-GMO fields to be on the watch for rising Corn Borer pressure.
The Perfect Storm
Ken gives a lot of practical advice in this video for how to determine not only if you should replant or not, but also where to set yield expectations for this fall. He also discusses what other pest scouts need to be on the lookout for and how that factors into decisions [...]
Boots In The Field Report June 1, 2020
Ken covers how the April planted crops are faring, warns to be on the lookout for bean leaf beetle, cutworm, and wireworm, and shares what nitrates moving to the second foot means for the carbon penalty. Perfect Storm Video
Making Replant Decisions
Not all stand counts are created equal. Tune in to learn how CTC uses detailed stand counts to project ear counts and even yields early in the season to help with potential replant decisions. Population Calculator Corn Replant Worksheet Soybean Replant Worksheet [...]
Boots In The Field Report May 16, 2020
Ken warns that many farmers in Central Illinois will have to make tough replant decisions this week. He advises that the decision will need to be made as soon as possible and based upon actual counts from your farm, not neighborhood consensus or emotion. He walks through what steps to take to [...]
Boots In The Field Report: Important Frost-Freeze Weather Update
Ken does a special mid-week Boots In The Field Report to prepare farmers for the predicted weather this weekend. He covers why he is concerned and the possible outcomes if the forecast is correct.
Boots In The Field Report May 4, 2020
In this week’s Boots In The Field Report Ken gives an update on the planting front, explains how cold soils are working in a lot of growers’ favor right now, and where to look for weak spots in your N program following heavy spring rains. [...]
Boots In The Field Report April 25, 2020
In this week’s Boots In The Field Report Ken Ferrie starts with an update on the corn and bean planting progress across central IL. Ken alerts scouts to be on the lookout for seed chilling issues, cutworms, and armyworms. He also warns them to be on the lookout for soil crusting, “Hoe [...]
Boots In The Field Report April 18, 2020
Ken recaps the results that have been coming back on the seed test and why some are concerning. He also talks about the increased Army Worm pressure, how the wheat is surviving the cold snap, and what conditions you are looking for if you plan to plant corn next week. [...]
Boots In The Field Report April 7, 2020
This podcast is a product of all the calls asking the same question: “Can I plant corn or beans right now?” Ken gives his recommendations and outlines things to consider about planting right now. Bug Meeting Recording