What are agronomists seeing across the Corn Belt as June begins? In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, hosts Bryan Schrader, Carl Jordan, and Crystal Williams discuss the wide range of field conditions shaping the 2026 growing season.
What are agronomists seeing across the Corn Belt as June begins? In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, hosts Bryan Schrader, Carl Jordan, and Crystal Williams discuss the wide range of field conditions shaping the 2026 growing season.
From fields nearing layby to acres still being planted, the team covers key agronomic topics including:
🌱 Managing herbicides as corn reaches critical growth stages
🌱 Weed control challenges in dry conditions
🌱 Replant decisions and why starting over is rarely the answer in June
🌱 Asiatic garden beetle damage and what to look for in the field
🌱 Diagnosing uneven emergence and early-season stand issues
🌱 The science behind purple corn and why it’s usually a good sign
🌱 Agronomic considerations for a hot, dry June forecast
🌱 New approaches to managing crop stress and protecting yield potential
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