Central Iowa “From the Field™” Crop Report 10/1/14
Watch below for my most recent update on crop progress in Central Iowa. Make sure to tune in every wednesday for my video. The post Central Iowa “From the Field™” Crop Report 10/1/14 appeared first on...
View ArticleCentral Iowa “From the Field™” Crop Report 10/8/14
Watch below for my most recent update on crop progress in Central Iowa. Make sure to tune in every wednesday for my video. The post Central Iowa “From the Field™” Crop Report 10/8/14 appeared first on...
View ArticleCentral Iowa “From the Field™” Crop Report 10/15/14
Harvest is underway! It’s been a little stop and go here in Central Iowa as rain events continue to halt the combines. It seems that we get to combine for a few days and then another rain event...
View ArticleCentral Iowa “From the Field™” Crop Report 10/29/14
Watch below for my most recent update on crop progress in Central Iowa. Make sure to tune in every wednesday for my video. The post Central Iowa “From the Field™” Crop Report 10/29/14 appeared first on...
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CENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 04/22/15
Planters have started rolling in Central Iowa. As the fields dried out, the seed bed conditions were near perfect. Attached are pictures of a planted field and a seed placed at 2 inches. By last...
View ArticleFrom the Field® Tour Radio Update with Jerry Broders 04/29/2015
Here is my From the Field® Crop Report with WMT’s Bob Quinn as we discuss the importance of a properly adjusted planter in Eastern Iowa....
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CENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 04/29/15
After a cooler than average week of weather, this week’s forecast couldn’t look better. Highs in are forecast to be the 70s. Sunshine and dry weather means lots of seed will go in the ground this...
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CENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 05/06/15
With favorable weather conditions and warmer temperatures, the majority of the corn crop has been planted in Central Iowa. Many farmers switched to planting beans as the soil temperatures worked...
View ArticleCENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 05/13/2015
Due to the rain that was received last week, planting slowed dramatically from the week prior. Some planters were rolling again by Friday into Saturday. The corn crop is predominantly planted and the...
View ArticleCENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 05/20/2015
Planting progress was slowed by rain showers over several days. In that past 7 days, rainfall accumulations range from 2 to more than 3 inches with severe weather occurring Saturday night. Corn...
View ArticleCENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 05/27/2015
This past week I observed fields that have been planted early. Overall, the corn crop has emerged with good overall stands. Most stands are uniform and at the V2-V3 stage. I anticipate once the fields...
View ArticleCENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 06/03/2015
Now is a great time to walk fields. Evaluate stands, assess insect and watch for weed pressure. Thankfully, we’re not seeing much pest pressure but it’s definitely something we want to keep watching....
View ArticleCENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 06/10/2015
Warmer temperatures finally arrived this week. Crops needed the warmer temperatures to push along development. Farmers are busy cutting and baling hay between the rains. Corn has really shot up and is...
View ArticleCENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 09/02/2015
Central Iowa’s wet growing season continues. Last Friday this region received heavy rains, which once again created ponding in low-lying areas. As a result of the wet season, crop conditions are...
View ArticleCENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 09/09/2015
Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell between Saturday and Sunday night in Central Iowa. As a result of warm and moist weather we’ve experienced this growing season, the southern part of Story County...
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CENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 09/16/2015
Farmers across Central Iowa are gearing up for harvest. Windy days like today could cause corn stalks to lodge, so this week a small percentage of farmers are combining corn where they have concerns of...
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CENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 09/23/2015
Most Central Iowa farmers are about a week away from harvesting. I talked with two farmers, who started combining corn Tuesday to prevent lodging. They decided not to wait for the last 5 to 7 points of...
View ArticleCENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 10/07/2015
Soybeans are rapidly coming out, and some farmers are getting a good jump on corn harvest. I’ve witnessed some down soybeans, making it very hard to pick them up. Be sure to look at standability...
View ArticleCENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 10/14/2015
The weather has been ideal for harvest. Warm temperatures and dry weather has allowed farmers to make significant progress on harvest. Sixty-five percent of soybeans and 29 percent of the corn crops...
View ArticleCENTRAL IOWA “FROM THE FIELD®” CROP REPORT 10/21/2015
This warm, dry weather has made it possible for the crops to get harvested in a timely fashion. Harvest across Central Iowa is about 95% complete for soybeans and 80% for corn. The corn stalks are...
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