Entries by Peter Starman

AGRONOMIC UPDATE: March 24, 2026…..Spring Planting Guide….

Early Spring conditions and weather outlook… Cold soils and Corn/Soybean Emergence & Disease… Things to Keep in Mind when Planting Early… Plant First & Hybrid Stress Emergence Ratings… EARLY SPRING CONDITIONS & WEATHER OUTLOOK                             The first map above is the current […]

AGRONOMIC NEWS: Intriguing New Research on Crop Management Practices by Genetic Lines….

An intriguing research summary from Field Crops Research emphasizes how crop management practices influence both yield and carbon footprint in modern corn hybrids compared with older genetic lines. The study evaluated widely grown Pioneer hybrids spanning the early 1960s through the 2020s, including P1197 and P1185.  Key takeaways from the research below: Summary – Key […]

AGRONOMIC UPDATE: September 19, 2025….Harvest fast approaching….

    Topics: GDU/Weather Update Corn – Soybean condition What to look for heading into harvest…. TEMPERATURES & GDU ACCUMULATION: As of September 18th, we have accumulated approximately the following for Growing Degree Units in 2025: Planting Date     GDD’s2025          Average GDD         Departure from average April 17        […]

AGRONOMIC UPDATE: September 10, 2025….Approaching the Finish Line….

Topics: Growing Degree Unit Update/Weather Forecast Corn/Soybean Update Prioritizing Harvest…. New Corn Hybrids for 2026… TEMPERATURES & GDU ACCUMULATION: As of September 9th, we have accumulated approximately the following for Growing Degree Units in 2025: Planting Date     GDD’s2025          Average GDD         Departure from average April 17          […]

AGRONOMIC UPDATE: August 20, 2025….Dependent upon Mother Nature now….

Topics: – Temperatures & GDU Accumulation – Corn Update/Water Usage/Weather Update – Corn/Soybean Insect Update TEMPERATURES & GDU ACCUMULATION: As of August 19th, we have accumulated approximately the following for Growing Degree Units in 2025: Planting Date     GDD’s2025          Average GDD         Departure from average April 17          […]

AGRONOMIC UPDATE: August 4, 2025….cool, wet country….

  Topics: – Growing Degree Day Update – What’s going on in my fields?…..Corn Development, ET rates, Disease, etc.  – Insect Update – Soybean Development TEMPERATURES & GDU ACCUMULATION: As of August 3rd, we have accumulated approximately the following for Growing Degree Units in 2025: Planting Date     GDD’s2025          Average GDD      […]

AGRONOMIC UPDATE: July 22, 2025….Quick update….

TOPICS FOR THIS UPDATE: Temperatures & GDU accumulation update Fungicide/Diseases in Corn/Soybeans Insect Update TEMPERATURES & GDU ACCUMULATION: As of July 21st, we have accumulated approximately the following for Growing Degree Units in 2025: Planting Date     GDD’s2025          Average GDD         Departure from average April 17            […]

AGONOMIC UPDATE: July 7, 2025….Ever changing weather….

        TOPICS FOR THIS UPDATE: Temperatures & GDU accumulation update What’s going on in my fields right now… Fungicide/Diseases in Corn, Insect Update Soybean Update TEMPERATURES & GDU ACCUMULATION: As of July 6th, we have accumulated approximately the following for Growing Degree Units in 2025: Planting Date     GDD’s2025          Average […]

AGRONOMIC UPDATE: JUNE 11, 2025….Strange year so far….

TOPICS FOR THIS UPDATE: Planting and Early Spring conditions…. Temperatures & GDU accumulation What’s going on in my fields right now… Insect Update Soybean Update PLANTING AND EARLY SPRING CONDITIONS: 2025 planting got off to a fast start with both corn and soybean planting much ahead of normal.  By May 1, 75%+ of soybeans were […]