Crop Professionals on Early Planting- Day 5

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.

Thanks for tuning in over the past week to read what the local pros are saying about early planting! 

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By Marcus Norman, Sales Supervisor/ Sales Agronomist
      Innovative Ag Services- Independence, IA

      marcus.norman@ias.coop
      319-939-0357

Hey Pete Sorry for the delay in getting info passed on… was out of the office some last week.  Things are getting busy with much of the NH3 applications completed or underway and some dry fertilizer applications being made.  The favorable weather has given us a good jump start and have had a chance to read some of the other local agronomy advisors comments. 

I would agree that all signs point to an early planting season… however, the old saying of “plant early, plant often” could be a good mantra to live by this year.  One concern (other than the crop insurance date) would be the tight supply of good high yielding genetics.  If for some reason we would experience a catastrophic loss in a large geographic area, getting quality genetics to replant could be a valid concern.  I have attached a Monsanto tech bulletin and a link from Dow regarding the topics. 

Hope everyone has a Safe Spring Season!!

Monsanto Tech Bulletin  (You may need to have a google account to view this one)

Dow Agri Sciences