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Remember and Record What You Planted 

 

"Remember what you planted where," said Kevin Carlson, senior agronomist for Federated: Round-Up� Ready (RR) vs. conventional vs. Liberty Link� corn or soybeans.

 

When it comes time to spray crops, growers who have mixed herbicide systems across their farming operations need to record what goes in every field. "We've already had problems this spring, and since you can't use glyphosate on conventional corn or soybeans once they've emerged, you need to know exactly where your RR and conventional crops are planted," said Carlson.

 

Whether you plan to spray your own fields or enlist Federated for custom application, mark your fields; use a map to record what is planted where, and communicate that information completely and accurately to whoever sprays your fields!

 

"Make sure the right product is sprayed on the right crop," said Carlson.

 

If your conventional crop pre-emerge spraying window is closed, talk to your Federated Agronomist for post-emerge product recommendations.

May 26, 2015
Solid Agronomics All Season Long
WEED CONTROL. CROP NUTRITION. SUMMER DECISIONS.

Yellow Corn Calls for Warmth, and Weed Control

 

New yellow corn row The yellow corn that's emerging now is demonstrating an "environmental response," according to Kevin Carlson, Federated's senior agronomist. While emergence is exceptional this spring, the corn is yellow. "We see nice picket row emergence, but it's a little yellow. It needs a little heat," he said.

 

However, the "cool weather doesn't slow down the weeds!" he said,adding, "The weeds are coming, fast and furious." It's time to spray post-emerge corn now.

Emerging yellow corn

 

Grasses are the worst (already an inch tall in many fields) because grass will consume the nitrogen that the crops so desperately need. It's time to scout and plan those applications. Planned post-emerge applications include products such as Realm Q�, Halex GT�, Impact�, and others.

 

Carlson said, "Talk to your Federated Agronomist for weed control recommendations."

2015 Plant Nutrition Series

Foliar Nutrients Pay Off in Yields

 

The crops are planted and emerging, but deficiencies are starting to show. It is important to help crops through early stresses so the plants develop a healthy root structure, which in turn helps maximize yield potential.

 

If emerging corn plants appear yellow, the cause can be blamed on cold temperatures (see article above) or corn roots that are not able to access the nitrogen (N) in the soil. The solution, in addition to warmer weather, is to feed those plants usable nitrogen, according to Russ Overaas of Rosen's Inc. "Using a slow release, non-burning product is ideal," he said, suggesting Recon, 30% N with 50% slow release, 1-2 gal./ac., which can be mixed with herbicides. It is also labeled for small grains, alfalfa, and soybeans.

 

As the corn continues to grow, trace element deficiencies may also start to appear in symptoms such as leaves with yellow striping or ragged edges. Target those deficiencies with a good trace element mix that is easy to handle and mixes well with herbicides or insecticides. These products will spoon feed trace elements that are immediately usable to the crop and will help correct plant deficiencies. (See info on VersaMax, below, for corn and soybeans.)

 

Overaas noted that it's important to remember to protect side dress or top dress N from being lost to volatilization off the surface. "Either treat applied nitrogen with Factor or use a protected form of nitrogen," he said, adding, "Talk to your Federated Agronomist for product recommendations that will give your crop the most bang for your buck."

VersaMax� for Corn and Soybeans

 

young soybean plant With a good spring to start off the 2015 growing season, it's time to consider yield-boosting options for corn and soybeans. Versamax™ Corn and Versamax™ Soybean are designed to enhance yields, improve plant health, defend against stress through foliar nutrition that other products don't offer.

 

Five key nutrients, in different combinations for soybeans vs. corn, are part of the micro blend found in Versamax.

 

Nitrogen - Sulfur - Iron - Manganese - Zinc

 

Contact your Federated Agronomist to discuss your summer crop nutrient needs, and determine if Versamax is the right choice.

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