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Hettinger Research Extension Center annual field tour set

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FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Hettinger Research Extension Center (HREC) annual field tour will be held on July 12 at 5 p.m. Mountain time starting at the HREC Agronomy and Range Research Laboratory.

This year’s topics and speakers are:

  • Weed management update – Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension weed specialist
  • Wheat diseases and seed treatments – Andrew Friskop, NDSU Extension plant pathologist
  • Weed-control research conducted at the HREC – Caleb Dalley, HREC weed scientist
  • Spring wheat varieties and breeding program – Andrew Green, NDSU hard red spring wheat breeder
  • Barley varieties – Richard Horsley, NDSU barely breeder
  • Durum wheat varieties – Elias Elias, NDSU durum wheat breeder
  • Information on other variety trials and agronomy research projects at the HREC including winter wheat, pulse crops and soybeans – John Rickertsen, HREC agronomist

Participants will have the opportunity to see trials of several crops being grown at the HREC and be able to talk with Extension specialists and research scientists.

“The tour will give producers information about new varieties, agronomic practices and current crop production issues, along information on current crop production issues,” Rickertsen says.

Following the tour is a free supper at the Agronomy and Range Research Lab sponsored by Northern Pulse Growers, Southwest Grain and the Hettinger Chamber of Commerce.

All activities are free of charge. For more information, visit https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/2022-hettinger-rec-field-tour.

— NDSU Extension

Missouri Corn and FFA members create agriculture HYPE

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Twenty-eight high school seniors from across Missouri completed the eighth annual Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (HYPE) FFA Academy June 28-30 in Jefferson City, Mo. The three-day academy is designed to inform and empower agriculture students to effectively engage in issues impacting Missouri farmers. It was sponsored by the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council.

“The students involved in agriculture education represent the future of our industry,” noted MCMC Chairman Clint Stephens of Advance. “We are proud to support this effort to give them the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to advocate effectively. As growers, we know the growing importance of becoming actively involved beyond the farm and the vital role our voice plays in determining policy and regulations which impact all of Missouri agriculture. These students will be ready to hit the ground running as they look to advance their education and become active members of the agriculture industry.”

Students learned how to effectively talk about their experiences in farming, overcome obstacles and develop their communication and personal skills. Learning sessions included advocacy training, communication basics, and social media outreach. Students heard from farmers, industry representatives, social media influencers, and Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer on how to effectively advocate on issues. The group also toured the Missouri Soybean Center of Innovation to learn more about the advancements and research being done on behalf of farmers.

Students participating in the Missouri FFA HYPE Academy concluded their program by presenting mock testimony to Missouri legislators at the State Capitol, focusing on current issues impacting the state’s farmers. Pictured (l-r): Missouri Reps. Emily Weber, Kent Haden, Kurtis Gregory, and Rusty Black. (Courtesy Missouri Corn)

Wrapping up the academy, participants put their skills into action during mock legislative hearings at the Missouri State Capitol. Students presented key issues to Missouri Sen. Mike Bernskoetter and State Reps. Rusty Black, Kurtis Gregory, Emily Weber, Kent Haden, Louis Riggs, Willard Haley, and Peggy McGaugh. Students also had the chance to meet with Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn.

“This program is unique in that it gives participants tools that they can use in college, in their careers, and in their everyday lives,” said Dakota Pemberton, a two-year team leader of the program. “Over the three-day period, we really challenge them to sharpen their critical thinking and look beyond how an issue impacts them directly to see the bigger picture. By the end, they’ve grown as individuals, as team members, and have the ability to use both facts and emotions when telling their stories and advocating on behalf of agriculture. Not to mention the confidence and knowledge gained by successfully defending their position to legislators.”

The Missouri Corn Merchandising Council is an organization of corn growers dedicated to developing and expanding corn markets, educating growers and customers, and exploring new research opportunities. Learn more at www.mocorn.org. The National FFA Organization makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Learn more about HYPE by contacting Missouri Corn Associate Director of Communications Hilary Black at (573) 893-4181 or hblack@mocorn.org.

— Missouri Corn

An early-season soybean checklist

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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — From a cold, wet spring that forced a late planting to June storms that left many Midwestern farmers assessing hail damage, the 2022 growing season got off to a bumpy start across much of the Corn Belt. Fortunately, farmers are resilient by nature, and with a few adjustments to their soybean management practices, NK Seeds soybean experts say there’s reason for optimism for the season ahead.

Early-summer Soybean Management Tips for the 2022 Growing Season

  1. When it comes to early-season diseases, look at your crop stage, not your calendar. “Farmers are accustomed to addressing issues like Phytophthora Root Rot and Pythium in the spring, but given this season’s delayed planting, they are issues that need to remain on farmers’ radars,” says Eric Miller, NK Seeds Soybean Product Manager. This time of year, Phytophthora can be more challenging to identify, since its symptoms (wilted or dying leaves) mimic the effects of drought. Pythium is also a risk this year since a primary causation of the soil fungus is cool, wet soil. While these spring yield robbers can be treated with seed treatments and fungicides, respectively, Miller encourages farmers to consider varieties with stacked Rps1c/3a or Rps1k/3a genes to protect from them. “Seed selection is one of the best tools in their toolbelts,” he says. “Products like NK14-W6E3, NK29-Z4E3 and NK31-M7E3 have defense mechanisms built into their genetics to get soybeans off to a strong and vigorous start.”
  2. Scout and treat for pests like soybean cyst nematode now to prevent late-season disease. Soybean cyst nematodes tend to make their move early in the growing season, as they burrow into the plant and move through the roots. “Aside from the obvious damage this pest causes by weakening the plant roots, they also provide an entry point for later-season agronomic issues like Sudden Death Syndrome,” warns Todd McRoberts, NK Seeds Agronomy Manager. “Fortunately, products like NK14-W6E3, NK19-T8E3S feature Peking soybean cyst nematode protection, which in turn offers solid standability.” For fields with a history of soybean cyst nematode and Sudden Death Syndrome, McRoberts advises farmers to also consider seed treatments like Saltro® Fungicide.
  3. Carefully consider replant decisions necessitated by poor emergence, hail damage or other weather incidents. “Some Midwest farmers have already had to contend with hail damage this year, and they’ll want to look at defoliation as a measurement of damage,” says McRoberts. “While leaf loss may have little impact on yield potential, it can cause significant damage in later reproductive stages.” Before making any soybean replanting decisions, farmers will also want to evaluate plant health, determine their remaining stand and compare the yield potential of a reduced stand to a replanted stand. NK Seeds offers tables in the NK Seeds Agronomic Guide, available for free from NK sales representatives, to help farmers calculate these factors based on harvest population, planting date and plant stand assessment. Finally, adjust seeding rate and row spacing for late-planted crops. Miller suggests increasing seeding rate by 5%–10%, as a general rule of thumb, and reducing row width from 30 to 15 inches when possible.
  4. Control weeds early. With planting complete, it’s time to focus on early-season weed control — before weeds exceed four inches in height. Look for products like NK20-B6E3S, NK33-W2E3S, and NK37-V4E3S, which feature proprietary genetics stacked on Enlist® E3 Soybean herbicide traits, and consider in-season applications of 2,4-D and glufosinate as needed.
  5. Document observations and capture early-season data. There are many data points to be noted in the first weeks of the season, from how vigorously crops emerge from the ground to how they stand and tolerate disease pressure. “The evaluation process for next season should begin long before harvest; it should begin during emergence,” urges Miller. “There’s a lot to be learned during soybean emergence and the critical weeks that follow.”

For more soybean tips, visit your NK Seeds sales representative or contact your local agronomist.

— NK Seeds

Iowa June Acreage report

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DES MOINES — Corn planted in 2022 for all purposes by Iowa producers is estimated at 12.7 million acres according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Acreage report. This is down 200,000 acres from 2021 but 100,000 acres above the March intentions. Harvested acres for grain is forecast at 12.3 million acres.

Producers reported planting biotechnology varieties on 93 percent of their 2022 corn acres. The percent of corn acreage planted to insect resistant (Bt) varieties is estimated at 3 percent, herbicide resistant only varieties were planted on 8 percent of the acres, and stacked gene varieties were planted on 82 percent of the acres. 

Soybean planted acreage is estimated at 10.3 million acres, up 200,000 acres from the acres planted in 2021 but down 100,000 acres from the March intentions. An expected 10.2 million acres of soybeans will be harvested. Producers reported using herbicide resistant varieties to plant 97 percent of their 2022 soybean acres. 

Oats planted acreage is estimated at 120,000 acres, down 10,000 acres from last year and down 30,000 acres from the March intentions. Harvested acres for grain is forecast at 35,000 acres. 

Total dry hay expected to be harvested for 2022 is estimated at 1.03 million acres, down 230,000 acres from last year and down 230,000 acres from the March intentions. Alfalfa harvested acreage is estimated at 620,000 acres and other hay harvested acreage is estimated at 410,000 acres.

United States Acreage 

Corn planted area for all purposes in 2022 is estimated at 89.9 million acres, down 4 percent or 3.44 million acres from last year. Compared with last year, planted acreage is expected to be down or unchanged in 35 of the 48 estimating States. Area harvested for grain, at 81.9 million acres, is down 4 percent from last year. 

Soybean planted area for 2022 is estimated at 88.3 million acres, up 1 percent from last year. Compared with last year, planted acreage is up or unchanged in 24 of the 29 estimating States.

— USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

Wisconsin June Acreage report

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MADISON, Wis. — Corn planted in 2022 for all purposes by Wisconsin producers is estimated at 4.00 million acres according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Acreage report. This is unchanged from 2021 but 300,000 acres above the March intentions. Harvested acres for grain is forecast at 3.00 million acres.

Producers reported planting biotechnology varieties on 91 percent of their 2022 corn acres. The percent of corn acreage planted to insect resistant (Bt) varieties is estimated at 3 percent, herbicide resistant only varieties were planted on 11 percent of the acres, and stacked gene varieties were planted on 77 percent of the acres. 

Soybean planted acreage is estimated at 2.25 million acres, up 150,000 acres from the acres planted in 2021 but down 50,000 acres from the March intentions. An expected 2.22 million acres of soybeans will be harvested. Producers reported using herbicide resistant varieties to plant 92 percent of their 2022 soybean acres. 

Winter wheat planted in Wisconsin is estimated at 300,000 acres, up 10,000 acres last year and up 20,000 acres from the March intentions. Winter wheat harvested for grain is forecast at 260,000 acres. Oats planted acreage is estimated at 130,000 acres, down 45,000 acres from last year and down 25,000 acres from the March intentions. Harvested acres for grain is forecast at 65,000 acres. Rye planted acreage is estimated at 270,000 acres, unchanged from last year. Harvested acres for grain is forecast at 25,000 acres. Barley planted acreage is estimated at 22,000 acres, up 7,000 acres from last year but down 5,000 acres from the March intentions. Harvested acres for grain is forecast at 5,000 acres. 

Potato acreage in Wisconsin is estimated at 65,000 acres, down 4,000 acres from the previous year. Potato planted acreage by type of potato consists of 44 percent Russets, 41 percent Whites, 10 percent Reds, and 5 percent Yellows. An expected 64,000 acres of potatoes will be harvested. 

Total dry hay expected to be harvested for 2022 is estimated at 1.38 million acres, up 150,000 acres from last year and up 80,000 acres from the March intentions. Alfalfa harvested acreage is an estimated 890,000 acres and other hay harvested acreage is estimated at 490,000 acres.

United States Acreage 

Corn planted area for all purposes in 2022 is estimated at 89.9 million acres, down 4 percent or 3.44 million acres from last year. Compared with last year, planted acreage is expected to be down or unchanged in 35 of the 48 estimating States. Area harvested for grain, at 81.9 million acres, is down 4 percent from last year. 

Soybean planted area for 2022 is estimated at 88.3 million acres, up 1 percent from last year. Compared with last year, planted acreage is up or unchanged in 24 of the 29 estimating States. 

All wheat planted area for 2022 is estimated at 47.1 million acres, up 1 percent from 2021. If realized, this represents the fifth lowest all wheat planted area since records began in 1919. The 2022 winter wheat planted area, at 34.0 million acres, is up 1 percent from last year, but down 1 percent from the previous estimate. Of this total, about 23.5 million acres are Hard Red Winter, 6.86 million acres are Soft Red Winter, and 3.61 million acres are White Winter. Area expected to be planted to other spring wheat for 2022 is estimated at 11.1 million acres, down 3 percent from 2021. Of this total, about 10.4 million acres are Hard Red Spring wheat. Durum planted area for 2022 is expected to total 1.98 million acres, up 21 percent from the previous year.

— USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

Illinois June Acreage report

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ST. LOUIS — Planted area in corn in Illinois for 2022, at 10.70 million acres, is down 3 percent from 2021, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Heartland Regional Field Office. Harvested area for grain, at 10.45 million acres, is down 4 percent from last year.

Soybeans: Planted area, at 11.20 million acres, is up 6 percent from 2021. Harvested area, forecast at 11.10 million acres, is up 6 percent from the previous year.

Winter wheat: Planted area for 2022, estimated at 750,000 acres, up 12 percent from the previous year. Area harvested for grain is forecast at 720,000 acres, up 18 percent from previous year.

Hay: Harvested area of all hay is expected to total 520,000 acres, up 4 percent from 2021. This total includes 300,000 acres of alfalfa and 220,000 acres of all other hay.

— USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

Clemson Extension Scouting Workshops slated for July 27 – 28

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CLEMSON, S.C. — Cotton, peanuts and soybeans are major crops in South Carolina and the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is helping growers learn how to protect their investments against diseases and insect pests.

Clemson Extension experts will offer two scouting workshops – July 27 at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center (REC) near Darlington and July 28 at Lone Star Planation near St. Matthews. Instructors for the workshops are Dan Anco, Clemson Extension peanut specialist, and Jeremy Greene, Clemson professor of entomology. There is no cost for these workshops.

The July 27 workshop gets underway with registration at 8:30 a.m. at the Pee Dee REC, 2200 Pocket Road, Darlington, S.C. 29532.

The morning session includes cotton and soybean classroom seminars and field training. A peanut classroom seminar and field training follows lunch. The day ends with a wrap up and discussion at 2:30 p.m.

Also assisting with the workshop will be Extension agents Heather Benjamin, David DeWitt, William Hardee and Hannah Mikell.

People who plan to eat lunch are asked to register before July 18. Registration deadline for people who do not plan to eat lunch is July 25. To register, go to https://forms.gle/g6ro8kS5HDM19VTp6. For questions or more information, contact Joshua Caughman at (803) 484-5416 or jcaughm@clemson.edu.

The July 28 workshop gets underway with registration at 9 a.m. at Lone Star Plantation, 102 Po Boy Court, St. Matthews, S.C. 29135.

The morning session takes participants to cotton and soybean fields where they will collect samples and learn how to identify diseases and insect pests. Following lunch, participants will travel to a peanut field to collect samples for identification.

The July 28 workshop ends with a wrap up and discussion at 2:30 p.m.

Deadline to register for the July 28 workshop is July 25. Morning and afternoon sessions are capped at 50 participants each. To register or for more information, contact Jonathan Croft at (803) 516-4207 or croft@clemson.edu.

Cotton, peanuts and soybeans are major contributors to the South Carolina economy. Figures from the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS) for 2021 show 207,000 acres of cotton were harvested in South Carolina for a total production value of $174,624,000. The USDA NASS figures for peanuts in South Carolina for 2021 show 66,000 acres were harvested for a total production value of $61,538,000 and 385,000 acres of soybeans were harvested for a total production value of $191,653,000.

–Clemson University

Growing Organic Expertise with DMACC at Aaron Lehman's Farm in Polk City

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Aaron Lehman will host DMACC students and others interested in learning more about the U.S. organic movement, the National Organic Program, Midwest organic production options and a range of resources that support organic transition and certification.

Aaron is President of the Iowa Farmers Union and a fifth-generation farmer where he and his family grow corn, soybeans, oats, and hay in both organic and conventional rotations. In the mid-2000s, he and his dad decided to try something different from the traditional two-crop system and began to explore certified organic production to diversify the land and improve sustainability, while increasing net revenue.

COST: Free | Open to the public

REGISTRATION is required for this event, please RSVP below: https://www.iowaorganic.org/lehman_field_day_dmacc

FARM HOST: Aaron Lehman

The Iowa Organic Association is working to advance organic agriculture and food systems in Iowa.  This field day provides an opportunity to learn more about the organic movement and organic practices, and to network with Iowa’s organic community.

Funder Acknowledgement: 

This field day is a part of the Growing Organic Expertise in Colleges across Iowa project funded by the Iowa DNR REAP Conservation Education Program.

WHEN
July 14, 2022 at 9:00am – 11am
WHERE
Lehman Farm
Polk City, IA 50226
United States
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CONTACT
Olga Reding · olga@iowaorganic.org · 515-412-4802

FLOLO Farms Field Day showcasing organic practices

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WEST UNION, Iowa — The FLOLO Farms Organic Field Day hosted by Loran and Brenda Steinlage is part of their week-long Field Week to offer education and support about innovative alternatives to traditional corn and soybean production and the value and benefits of regenerative and diverse farming systems.  This field day includes a full day of networking, farm tours and presentations from Loran, OGRAIN, Rodale, the Iowa Organic Association and a farmer panel to offer a broad range of organic expertise and resources for those wanting more information about:

  • Organic transition and production;
  • Inter-seeding cover crops;
  • Companion/relay no-till cropping systems-living plants in soil 365 days/year to manage moisture and weed suppression;
  • Grazing cover crops;
  • Equipment modification to reduce inputs and production costs.

As the $62B organic market continues to soar – Midwest farmers are in a prime position to meet the growing demand for organic production and products while increasing farm profits, ecosystem services and sustainability.  This field day is a great opportunity to learn about organic farming from organic farmers.

AGENDA

  • 9:00 a.m.  –  WELCOME
  • 9:15 a.m.  –  Loran Steinlage – Flolo Farms
  • 9:45 a.m.  –  Erin Silva, Ph.D. – University of Wisconsin Madison – OGRAIN
  • 10:45 a.m.  –  BREAK
  • 11:00 a.m.  –  Farm Tour: cover crops, inter-seeding, livestock grazing and more!
  • 12:00 p.m.  –  Farm-to-Table Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m.  –  Farmer Panel: Dave Campbell, Scott Wedemeier, and Wendy Johnson and Loran Steinlage
  • 2:15 p.m.  –  Drew Erickson and Linda Sturm-Flores, Rodale Institute-Midwest Organic Center
  • 3:15 p.m.  –  Closing Remarks-Evaluation
  • 4:00 p.m.  –  ADJOURN

COST:  $40 for non-IOA members; $20 for IOA members (includes lunch)
**Please note: we do not want the registration to be cost-prohibitive, we have funds available to assist with registration, please reach out to Olga to attend. 

REGISTRATION is required for this event, please REGISTER HERE

FARM HOST:  Loran Steinlage.

WHEN: July 22, 2022 at 9:00am – 3pm

WHERE: Flolo Farms
West Union, IA 52175
United States

CONTACT: Olga Reding · olga@iowaorganic.org · 515-412-4802

–Iowa Organic Association

IOA Field Day: FLOLO Farms Showcasing Organic Practices, Research and Resources

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The FLOLO Farms Organic Field Day hosted by Loran and Brenda Steinlage is part of their week-long Field Week to offer education and support about innovative alternatives to traditional corn and soybean production and the value and benefits of regenerative and diverse farming systems.  This field day includes a full day of networking, farm tours and presentations from Loran, OGRAIN, Rodale, the Iowa Organic Association and a farmer panel to offer a broad range of organic expertise and resources for those wanting more information about:

  • Organic transition and production;
  • Inter-seeding cover crops;
  • Companion/relay no-till cropping systems-living plants in soil 365 days/year to manage moisture and weed suppression;
  • Grazing cover crops;
  • Equipment modification to reduce inputs and production costs.

As the $62B organic market continues to soar – Midwest farmers are in a prime position to meet the growing demand for organic production and products while increasing farm profits, ecosystem services and sustainability.  This field day is a great opportunity to learn about organic farming from organic farmers.

AGENDA

  • 9:00 a.m.  –  WELCOME
  • 9:15 a.m.  –  Loran Steinlage – Flolo Farms
  • 9:45 a.m.  –  Erin Silva, Ph.D. – University of Wisconsin Madison – OGRAIN
  • 10:45 a.m.  –  BREAK
  • 11:00 a.m.  –  Farm Tour: cover crops, inter-seeding, livestock grazing and more!
  • 12:00 p.m.  –  Farm-to-Table Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m.  –  Farmer Panel: Dave Campbell, Scott Wedemeier, and Wendy Johnson and Loran Steinlage
  • 2:15 p.m.  –  Drew Erickson and Linda Sturm-Flores, Rodale Institute-Midwest Organic Center
  • 3:15 p.m.  –  Closing Remarks-Evaluation
  • 4:00 p.m.  –  ADJOURN

COST:  $40 for non-IOA members; $20 for IOA members (includes lunch)
**Please note: we do not want the registration to be cost-prohibitive, we have funds available to assist with registration, please reach out to Olga to attend. 

REGISTRATION is required for this event, please REGISTER HERE

FARM HOST:  Loran Steinlage.