It’s a rollercoaster of weather and agronomy challenges this week on Wheat Pete's Word! From northern Saskatchewan’s wildfires to Kentucky’s record rainfall, Peter Johnson shares insights and tips to keep you informed and proactive in these unpredictable times.
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This episode covers:
- Wild weather watch: Drought in huge parts of Saskatchewan, flooding in Kentucky, and extreme wetness holding up planting in Quebec and the Maritimes
- More about smoke and yield here
- Safety on rural roads: Recent accidents highlight the need for extra caution, lights, and courtesy when sharing the roads
- Soybean Stand Challenges: Cold soil and seed corn maggot damage in early soybeans; assessing stands with hula hoops and replant tips
- Stripe Rust Alert: High pressure in Ontario’s wheat crop, plus news from the UK on stripe rust resistance concerns
- Insect updates: Aphids and cereal leaf beetle on the move in wheat, and alfalfa weevil sightings in the Niagara region
- Corn weed control: Balancing cold-stressed corn with the need to manage early weed competition
- T3 fungicide timing: Prioritizing head emergence over perfect weather for fusarium control in wheat
- Listen for more on stripe rust and T3 timing here
- Manure uniformity: Dribble bars do a better job—if you’re draglining, watch those corners!
