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.
Boots In The Field Report September 23, 2019
In this week’s Boots In The Field Report Ken covers early harvest reports, warns about early planted fields that were not sprayed coming apart and being on the lookout for ear mold due to earworm damage. He also starts the discussion on what needs to be done this fall to reset field [...]
Aphid Outbreak: Late Planted Corn and Aphid Concerns
Aphid Outbreak: Late Planted Corn and Aphid Concerns High numbers of aphids are being reported, especially in late planted corn fields. Watch this videos as Isaac Ferrie takes us through the management considerations of where to look, when to spray and when it is too late. [...]
Boots In The Field Report for September 22nd
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Boots In The Field Report for August 11th
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Boots In The Field Report for July 14th
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Boots In The Field Report August 5th
This week’s Boots in The Field Report is done by Isaac Ferrie. He starts the podcast giving an update on the bean growth stages and what to be scouting. He also mentions to be on the lookout for SDS and White Mold spots in the field, to avoid surprises later in the season. Isaac also [...]
Boots In The Field Report June 29th Spider Mite Edition
Spider Mite Update: Ken has officially seen Spider Mites in fields around Tazewell, Mclean, and Springfield areas. The dry and hot temperatures have led to a decrease in the Spider Mite’s natural predators and fungi. Ken covers how to scout, and gives an approach to treat the Spider Mites. Ken also [...]
Frost, Cutworm, and Bird Damage
Ken walks you through identifying and treating the frost and cutworm damage that is affecting a large portion of our client base
Weed Alert: Cressleaf Groundsel
Issac Ferrie gives an overview of the Cressleaf Groundsel. The Cressleaf Groundsel is commonly being confused with yellow rocket, but unfortunately is turning out to be much harder to kill. Also keep in mind that the Cressleaf Groundsel is poisonous.