September 9, 2010

 

CROP PROGRESS

 

            The warm, dry weather and wind have really sped up the maturing of the corn crop, with some fields already harvested in the area. Soybeans are not maturing quite as rapidly, but I have seen some fields that are almost ready to harvest. Chances are we have lost a few bushels with this rapid maturing of the crop, but at least we have a better chance of a timely harvest this fall.   

 

FALL STALK NITRATE TEST

 

Some of you may be interested in sending in some Stalk Nitrate Test samples to fine tune your corn nitrogen fertilizer program and others may actually be required to do so, i.e. if it’s a requirement in a CSP contract or related program.  Fifteen 8-inch long samples should be cut starting 6 inches above the soil when the corn is 1-3 weeks beyond black layer. This can often be done as a field is being combined, or even after it is combined if the cutter bar is set to be about 6 inches above the soil. If sending your samples to ISU, the sample submission form to use is at:  www.agron.iastate.edu/soiltesting/CSN.pdf The test is $11 per sample.  Instructions on taking a good sample is included in the following publication:  www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1584.pdf

 

 

 

FOR YOUR CALENDAR

 

ISU SE Iowa Research & Demonstration Farm – Crawfordsville

September 15

 

Manure Injection Field Demonstration, 10:30 a.m. - noon.

- Compare Residue Levels Before & After Injection

- See a Drag Hose System in Operation

- Hear About Current Manure Nitrogen Issues

1.5 Hours of CCA Credit Available (0.5 S&W & 1 Nutrient) for $15 Fee

 

Free Lunch at Noon Courtesy of Eldon C. Stutsman Inc.

(Please call 319-337-2145 by 9/13 for lunch reservation)

 

Fall Field Day, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Crop Season Review —Kevin Van Dee, Farm Superintendent

Soil Drainage Research Results —Greg Brenneman, ISU Extension Ag Engineer

Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome —Alison Robertson, ISU Extension Plant Pathologist

Corn Tipping Back and Early Dent —Roger Elmore, ISU Extension Agronomist

 

2 Hours of CCA Credit Available (0.5 S&W, 0.5 pest, & 1 crop) for $20 Fee ($35 for entire day)

 

CCA’s do not need to pre-register, but please call ahead if you want lunch. Fees will be collected at the event.

Go 2 miles south of Crawfordsville on Hwy 218 and about 2.5 miles east on G-62 – Look for Tent just NW of Wyman

 

 

Integrated Crop Management Conference – Ames

December 1-2

Details and Registration Information will be posted next month at http://www.aep.iastate.edu/icm/homepage.html

 

 

Ag Chem Dealer Update – Highlander – Iowa City

December 9

 

 

Crop Advantage Conferences

Burlington – January 7, 2011

Cedar Rapids – January 19, 2011