News From The Coffee Shop asked several Crop Professionals across Northeast Iowa to shed some light on the unusually early Spring weather and discuss the risks and rewards associated with getting seed in the ground early.
Be sure to check back over the next week to read what the local pros are saying! New valuable insight will be released daily!
By Robert Hanson, Pioneer Seed Professional - Vinton, IA
robert.hanson@plantpioneer.com
319-560-9933
Understanding and managing early planting risks is a crucial step to achieving a productive stand. Corn is very sensitive to cold stress in the early season. The damage to stand establishment is greatest if the crop is planted into cold soil (typically below 50°F) or if planting is followed by snow, cold rain or an extended cold spell. Of all management practices that affect stand establishment and in turn, yield, the planting date decision often has the greatest impact.
Pioneer has conducted early-planted research trials over several years across a wide range of geographies, soil types and tillage systems. Results from these as well as public research trials indicate that emergence is maximized when soil temperatures are 50°F or above at planting and followed by a warming trend through emergence. For that reason, growers who plant early should pay close attention to soil temperature, moisture and the near-term forecast.
Another key to facilitate rapid and uniform emergence is to manage crop residue in the fall and/or in front of the planter units. Growers should also check behind the planter to ensure they are achieving uniform planting depth and good soil-to-seed contact, and delay planting until the soil is sufficiently dry to minimize compaction.
Additional Info: Historical Frost Date for spring:
90% likely by 4/14
50% likely by 4/27
The take home is this:
1) We have warm enough soil currently to plant into, but look at the forecast….?
2) There is still a strong likely-hood of killing frost.
3) Crop Insurance re-plant does not kick-in until 4/11
4) Planting date is major consideration in final yield. Why go too early???
Here's a helpful nugget that may useful in helpingyou make your planting dates decision...
Click Here- You will need to have a google account to view this link
319-560-9933
Understanding and managing early planting risks is a crucial step to achieving a productive stand. Corn is very sensitive to cold stress in the early season. The damage to stand establishment is greatest if the crop is planted into cold soil (typically below 50°F) or if planting is followed by snow, cold rain or an extended cold spell. Of all management practices that affect stand establishment and in turn, yield, the planting date decision often has the greatest impact.
Pioneer has conducted early-planted research trials over several years across a wide range of geographies, soil types and tillage systems. Results from these as well as public research trials indicate that emergence is maximized when soil temperatures are 50°F or above at planting and followed by a warming trend through emergence. For that reason, growers who plant early should pay close attention to soil temperature, moisture and the near-term forecast.
Another key to facilitate rapid and uniform emergence is to manage crop residue in the fall and/or in front of the planter units. Growers should also check behind the planter to ensure they are achieving uniform planting depth and good soil-to-seed contact, and delay planting until the soil is sufficiently dry to minimize compaction.
Additional Info: Historical Frost Date for spring:
90% likely by 4/14
50% likely by 4/27
The take home is this:
1) We have warm enough soil currently to plant into, but look at the forecast….?
2) There is still a strong likely-hood of killing frost.
3) Crop Insurance re-plant does not kick-in until 4/11
4) Planting date is major consideration in final yield. Why go too early???
Here's a helpful nugget that may useful in helpingyou make your planting dates decision...
Click Here- You will need to have a google account to view this link
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