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 Jake Baldwin, Syngenta Seed - Manchester, IA
563-920-6621
Risks :
1.) Frost or seasonal temperature would be a major concern. If we would have a killing frost, the chances of getting the same hybrid you planted the first time won't be available.
2.) Waiting to plant until April 24 might not be what you are looking for either. With the ground being as warm as it is we could have major pest issues, namely rootworm. Rootworm hatch off of heat units. We could very well see these before the corn plant is expressing protein to protect itself .
Rewards :
1.) April 11 crop insurance is in effect.
2.) Better use of soil moisture.
3.) Corn that is planted without insecticides will have a better chance of survival.
4.) Depending on the weather, selling 1st half September corn.
Risks :
1.) Frost or seasonal temperature would be a major concern. If we would have a killing frost, the chances of getting the same hybrid you planted the first time won't be available.
2.) Waiting to plant until April 24 might not be what you are looking for either. With the ground being as warm as it is we could have major pest issues, namely rootworm. Rootworm hatch off of heat units. We could very well see these before the corn plant is expressing protein to protect itself .
Rewards :
1.) April 11 crop insurance is in effect.
2.) Better use of soil moisture.
3.) Corn that is planted without insecticides will have a better chance of survival.
4.) Depending on the weather, selling 1st half September corn.
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