Boots In The Field Report June 8th
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!
Rapid Growth Syndrome
Rapid Growth Syndrome is popping up all around Illinois. In this video Ken covers the cause and the effects of Rapid Growth Syndrome. Ken also discusses how to distinguish Rapid Growth Syndrome from herbicide damage.
Boots In The Field Report June 2nd
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Airscout iPad & Computer Tutorial and Link
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] iPad App Tutorial: [/vc_column_text][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/3K4F2YF2rT0"][vc_column_text]To find the app in the Apple's App Store search for airscout access, or you can click on the link below while on your iPhone or iPad to open the app in the Apple's App Store. App Store Link: AIRSCOUT ACCESS APP[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Website Tutorial Using A Computer: [/vc_column_text][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/LpR6q2n8NPs"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]The link [...]
Boots In The Field Report for May 26th
In this week’s Boots In The Field Report, Ken talks about how the plots are coming along, insect watch for Cutworm and Army worm, replanting and growth delay, and finally watching out for the carbon penalty.
Why Early Season Stand Counts Are Extremely Important
The Importance of Early Season Stand Evaluations: Stand Counts Can Be Deceiving From The Road:
Stand Counts Can Be Deceiving From The Road!
Ken stresses the importance of getting in the field to conduct actual stand counts and do emergence evaluations.
Insect Watch: Cutworm Scouting
Cutworm scouting should be taking place especially in fields that are no till or contained cover crops this spring. Ken walks through what to look for when scouting and what fields may be the most susceptible.
The Importance of Early Season Stand Evaluations
In this clip Ken discusses the importance of early season stand evaluations, early season is the only time that we can investigate whether missing plants were actually missing seeds or a result of hindered germination or emergence. We can also predict the projected ear count by evaluating how evenly our stand emerged.
Boots In The Field Report: Keys to Determining If Your Field Is Fit For Spring Leveling
Ken Ferrie evaluates field conditions to determine when a field is dry enough to conduct spring tillage.