Due to the recent wet weather, the Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL) in Sidney has had to re-schedule their dryland field day, which was originally scheduled for today, Friday, June 25. It will now be held on Thursday, July 8.
Held at the Rasmussen plots north of Sidney, the field day will begin at 9:30 and conclude around 12:30 or 1:00 in the afternoon, with lunch provided. Topics that will be covered include: Grasshopper outlook and management; Row configuration and planting density impacts on dryland corn; Safflower and annual legume production; and much more.
Pesticide points will be available for both private and commercial applicators. No registration is necessary but if you would like more information, contact Beth Redlin at the NPARL at 406-433-9427.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Crop/Weather report for week of June 20
Crops- In a vast majority of the county, crops continue to look really good. Although localized spots did receive hail and/or wind damage from the storms early in the week, as a whole, our crops are doing good. Much of the barley crop in the valley is starting to or has headed out and many producers are taking advantage of the recent break from rain and storms to get their hay crop cut.
Weather-As mentioned in the crops report, we did receive some hail damage early in the week. Although it did not cover a wide area of the county, the areas in the northern part of the county that were hit did see some fairly significant damage. Most of the county received rain from different showers that moved through the area. According to data from the weather station project, rain totals for the month of June ranged anywhere from 1.7 inches to 9.5 inches with a majority of the stations in the 2-3 inch range.
It appears as though there are chances of more rain events through the end of this week but the rest of the month, right now anyway, looks good as far as weather is concerned.
Pests-Still no major reports of pest problems. I have done some scouting and have not found anything that concerns me, yet. I urge our producers to continue your scouting efforts.
Weather-As mentioned in the crops report, we did receive some hail damage early in the week. Although it did not cover a wide area of the county, the areas in the northern part of the county that were hit did see some fairly significant damage. Most of the county received rain from different showers that moved through the area. According to data from the weather station project, rain totals for the month of June ranged anywhere from 1.7 inches to 9.5 inches with a majority of the stations in the 2-3 inch range.
It appears as though there are chances of more rain events through the end of this week but the rest of the month, right now anyway, looks good as far as weather is concerned.
Pests-Still no major reports of pest problems. I have done some scouting and have not found anything that concerns me, yet. I urge our producers to continue your scouting efforts.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Crop/Weather report for week of June 13
Crops- Crops in the valley and dryland areas both continue to look very good for the most part. I have seen field of barley that are starting to head out and other fields that will be soon. There was some alfalfa that I saw being cut over the weekend but I haven't been back to see if it got baled prior to the recent showers/storms.
Weather- The beginning of the week was perfect for cutting hay, spraying, and hopefully folks got whatever planting they needed to do completed. The middle and end of the week is looking like a bit of a different story. Strong storms brought various amounts of rain to different areas of the county. By the end of the week, things are supposed to be back to normal, however.
Pests- By looking at the fusarium head blight risk assessment tool website, it appears as though we are still at low risk for fusarium head blight (FHB). However, it has been my experience and experts much more educated than I have said that wet, humid conditions coupled with flowering are perfect environments for FHB to establish itself. Scouting for FHB should be conducted in the coming weeks.
Weather- The beginning of the week was perfect for cutting hay, spraying, and hopefully folks got whatever planting they needed to do completed. The middle and end of the week is looking like a bit of a different story. Strong storms brought various amounts of rain to different areas of the county. By the end of the week, things are supposed to be back to normal, however.
Pests- By looking at the fusarium head blight risk assessment tool website, it appears as though we are still at low risk for fusarium head blight (FHB). However, it has been my experience and experts much more educated than I have said that wet, humid conditions coupled with flowering are perfect environments for FHB to establish itself. Scouting for FHB should be conducted in the coming weeks.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Richland County Crop/Weather report for week of June 6
Weather-Spotty showers continue to be the norm for this week. Several fields in the valley have areas of ponding water. It could be an interesting year for crop diseases if these conditions continue.
Crops- I feel that I can safely now say that, for all intents and purposes, we have finished seeding in the county. I am sure that there are still a few acres here and there that are unfinished but not too many.
Pests- Weeds and weed control continue to be our most significant pest problem. Unfortunately, the issues lately have been that when it is not raining, it is too windy to spray. With that being said, I have noticed more fields getting sprayed now that seeding is wrapping up. The tell-tale signs of Wild mustard can be seen in many fields throughout the county as it is blooming now.
Crops- I feel that I can safely now say that, for all intents and purposes, we have finished seeding in the county. I am sure that there are still a few acres here and there that are unfinished but not too many.
Pests- Weeds and weed control continue to be our most significant pest problem. Unfortunately, the issues lately have been that when it is not raining, it is too windy to spray. With that being said, I have noticed more fields getting sprayed now that seeding is wrapping up. The tell-tale signs of Wild mustard can be seen in many fields throughout the county as it is blooming now.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Timing Restrictions for Postemergence Herbicides in Corn
Wet field conditions have delayed some spray applications. A great reference for weed control in corn and weed and corn size restrictions, refer to this article from Bob Hartzler at Iowa State University.
Richland County Crop/Weather report for week of May 30
Weather-Soil conditions in much of the county remain soggy. Some sever storms brought rain to much of the county last week and more rain came before soils had much of a chance to dry out.
Seeding-Not much progress has been made in areas that have not been seeded yet. While most of the crops are in the ground there are still quite a few acres that have not been planted yet. The hope is that the end of the week will bring drying conditions and producers will be able to complete spring seeding.
Weeds-Weather conditions have not been conducive to weed control either, but unfortunately, have heavily favored weed growth. If it does dry out enough to get into fields, producers are going to take the opportunity to finish seeding and weed control will have to wait until seeding is finished. I would not say that we are at a critical juncture for weed control, but it is fast approaching.
Seeding-Not much progress has been made in areas that have not been seeded yet. While most of the crops are in the ground there are still quite a few acres that have not been planted yet. The hope is that the end of the week will bring drying conditions and producers will be able to complete spring seeding.
Weeds-Weather conditions have not been conducive to weed control either, but unfortunately, have heavily favored weed growth. If it does dry out enough to get into fields, producers are going to take the opportunity to finish seeding and weed control will have to wait until seeding is finished. I would not say that we are at a critical juncture for weed control, but it is fast approaching.
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