Pioneer Agronomy: Missouri

Jamie Farmer warns that late glyphosate past the V8 cutoff can leave "jumbled ear syndrome" and missing kernels.

A field agronomist provides a weekly update on crop emergence and field conditions for West Central Missouri farmers.

Corn seedlings can survive flooding only "one to four days underwater," depending on temperature and growth stage.

Agronomists discuss anhydrous ammonia application and sealing in dry soil conditions for Missouri farmers.

Abby Korf, Jamie Farmer, and Wyatt Miller discuss Missouri crop conditions during a hot, dry period affecting corn growth, leaf rolling, herbicide applications, nitrogen timing, and hail damage.

Jamie Farmer reports that west central Missouri is about 95% finished with corn and 70%-80% finished with first-crop soybeans on May 18, while Nick Monick places his broader area near 75% corn and below 50% soybeans.

Abby Korf, Nick Monig, and Jamie Farmer compare Missouri planting progress, with west-central Missouri near 70% to 75% corn planted while Nick’s central-to-eastern geography is near 20% corn and 5% soybeans.

Pioneer Agronomy: Missouri examines April 14 planting decisions, including whether Missouri farmers should prioritize corn or soybeans as some areas range from 1–2% planted to 60% corn completion.

Abbey Korf, Jamie Farmer, and Nick Monig discuss nitrogen management and corn planting decisions for Missouri’s 2022 growing season.

Nick Monig describes fall armyworm pressure affecting late-planted soybeans, alfalfa, hay, and grass crops, with soybean treatment considered at 15% defoliation and hay thresholds near four or five worms per linear foot.

Pioneer Agronomy: Missouri examines June 2021 drought stress in Missouri corn, with Jamie Farmer, Nick Monning, and Abby Burks discussing leaf rolling, root growth, and yield risk.

Pioneer Agronomy: Missouri examines freeze effects on corn, soybeans, and wheat after Missouri temperatures reached 25 to 33 degrees.

Missouri Pioneer agronomists discuss soybean herbicide technology options and management strategies for the 2021 season.