Vapor pressure deficit (VPD) is a measure of atmospheric humidity compared to humidity if the air was saturated. Large values = a "drier" atmosphere. Vapor pressure deficit from Chicago's Midway Airport (below) shows very high VPD values since March 1. #ilwx 1/3

We are seeing reports of Southern Rust from several agronomists in different geographical areas. See some tips below for early identification.

⁦AgriGold A636-11 looks outstanding here north of Morris IL. Nice length with consistent ear size and health. Great early option to start harvest with.

Quite a bit of White Mold showing up after heavy rains this week in NW IL as well where rainfall has been plentiful. Start scouting.

Excited too see a new 111 day A641-85TRC in the AgriGold corn lineup! Consistent ears, excellent tip fill and tremendous top end yield potential for highly productive acres.

This new AgriGold A643-52 has tremendous potential. Great health, long flex ear with high test weight grain. Eye catching across the entire corn belt! Adapted to all soils - looking forward to harvest results!

Need a healthy 106/107 day product tolerant to tar spot? Look at A636-16! This hybrid is one of the healthiest products observed in this maturity in Eastern IL this week. Impressive!

European corn borer found in stalks and ear shanks of conventional corn. Be sure to scout and schedule harvest accordingly.

Understanding Ending Reproductive Stages in #Soybean | Nebraska Extension's Jenny (Rees) Brhel and @ColfaxCountyExt break down the soybean reproductive stages for easier identification: buff.ly/2WCrS4x 🌱 #NebExt

Ground rig, Veltyma, pre brown silk 20gal app, guessing huge yield separation here

An updated reference for users of Bt corn technology is newly available. The Handy Bt Trait Table organizes information about the Bt toxins expressed, target pests, known resistance & herbicide tolerance for 49 hybrids. An important tool, I keep one handy! texasinsects.org/bt-corn-trait-…

First AgriGold plot planted in N. IL just south of Quad Cities. The warmest and best soil conditions this early in a long time. ⁦AgriGold⁩ #plant23

2” and 4” soil temp this morning at 7:00 am in planted corn row. Planting this morning sure would encounter cold water. ⁦AgriGold⁩ #plant23

My latest podcast episode is online: “2024 Delayed Planting & Replant Considerations” - Dr. Emerson Nafziger, retired professor at the University of Illinois. #corn #soybean spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/WucYlyYgYJb

Although we’ve had early reports of tar spot, the hot summer days we’ve had should slow it down, which reduces the rush to get a fungicide on before tassel.

Excited to see A642-32 in the lineup for 2025. A new 112 Day VT2/Conventional that offers: ✅ Top End Yield ✅ Consistency across soils ✅ Standability and disease tolerance ✅ Test weight and grain quality AgriGold

This week’s new product introduction is A645-30VT2. Moderate stature full season product that is versatile and carries tremendous grain quality! AgriGold

When seed makes the AgriGold bag, you know it’s backed by rigorous testing, world-class genetics and boots-on-the-ground experience. Find out how you can use our new #corn and #soybean products to reach performance goals. #ChooseAgriGold agrigold.com/resources/agro…

New 106 Day A636-42SSP designed for heavy CRW environments reaching maturity here. Moderate stature, consistent girthy ears with nice grain quality. Excellent versatility across all soils and environments with sound agronomics! AgriGold