Crop progress updates continue to come in throughout Stine’s territories, and Stine numbers are shining through the various weather elements they have endured throughout the planting and growing seasons. Here’s what Stine agronomists are seeing in their regions.
Region 2 (eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota)
According to Stine RSA Amanda Oberg, much of the crops in Region 2 are in great shape. Farmers in Region 2 had a late start for spring planting, but ideal growing conditions and timely rains have resulted an excellent crop for both corn and soybeans so far.
Region 3 (southern South Dakota, northern Nebraska and southwest Minnesota)
RSA Tony Lenz reports that Region 3 has had some very good growing conditions since a very wet and cool start to summer back in June. A lot of areas did not get corn in until mid- to late- May, with many areas putting a majority of soybeans in the ground in June. July, however, has been a different story, with warm temps and weekly rains to help crops progress nicely, especially in northern Nebraska.
Most of Region 3 pollinated corn in early to mid-July with good temps to help make that a smooth process. The biggest concerns are wet areas not getting nitrogen at appropriate times, especially in southeast South Dakota and southwest Minnesota.
Soybeans continue to look very good in most of Region 3, with pods forming in most areas the last few days of July. Stine® LibertyLink® soybean fields are looking very good as far as weed control. A few numbers that stand out at this time are Stine 9436-11, 9428-32, 9746-20, 9808E-20 and 9814-10.
Region 7 (South Dakota)
RSA Bethany Oland notes that crop conditions in her region look great. Timely rains, adequate temps and low insect pressure have kept crop stress at a minimum. With the corn now pollinated and ear fill happening, Stine 9202-G, 9212-10 and 9316-20 are showing excellent harvest potential. Soybeans in the region are filling pods, and Stine 13LH62 and 17LH62 are set to have another solid year.
Region 14 (Tennessee, southeast Missouri, east central Arkansas, north central Mississippi, northern Alabama and parts of Louisiana)
RSA Kevin Ryan notes there are a few reports of early corn being harvested in Louisiana. There are also some reports of high populations of aphids in some corn fields. Based on Kevin’s observations, yields will be highly variable depending on planting date, soil types and moisture.
Soybeans look very good for the most part. There are quite a few reports of corn earworm in soybean fields. Kevin notes, “it seems like every year we find something new in soybean fields.”