Northeast Ohio Agronomic Crops Update

Entering the last week of June 100% of the Corn and 90% of the Soybeans are planted in Northeast Ohio. Most of the corn that was planted the first two weeks of June has now emerged. Stands look good and the crop is developing fast. A lot of the crop is now in the 4 to 5 leaf stage of growth. This is a good time to sidedress nitrogen.
Soybeans are 80 percent emerged and weed control varies between excellent of marginal. Weeds need to be brought under control as soon as possible to avoid yield loss. Waiting to avoid an extra application is not a wise decision. Weeds have had a definite advantage and the competition potential and and yield reduction they can cause is very real. The only time soybeans have at the upper hand is when they are fully canopied. Weed Control and maximum light interception are the two reason producers like to see full canopy by June 21st the longest day of the year. Mark Loux OSU Weed Specialist has given some very good pointers and recommendations on late season weed control in this week CORN Newletter. These are highlighted in this week’s Agronomic Tips.

Wheat has all but turned color and time for the impact of diseases is drawing to a close. You can still tell if you have Head Scab because the infected heads will appear chaffey. The infection can affect all of the head or only a portion of the head.



Heads Infected with Head Scab











Here is this week’s crop progress report.

Corn: 100% planted and 80% emerged

Soybeans: 90% planted and 70% emerged

Oats: Starting to head

Wheat: 100% turning

Forages: First cutting 40 % complete