ANSWER (AG QUIZ 8/1): You can see a little of this from time to time. That yellowing down the center of lower leaves that calls out N-deficiency. What’s the late season risk here? The plant will cannibalize itself to finish that ear - potentially leading to stalk quality issues.

THE SHORT BALD AGRONOMIST AG QUIZ FOR 8/4/25 (ANSWERS W/IN 24-48 HOURS): A winged aphid is called what? A wingless aphid is called what? For the jokesters out there.... I will not accept "winged" and "wingless." LOL

THE SHORT BALD AGRONOMIST AG QUIZ FOR 8/4/25 (ANSWERS W/IN 24-48 HOURS): Name TWO broadleaf weed species that Common Stalk Borer may prefer.

THE SHORT BALD AGRONOMIST AG QUIZ FOR 8/4/25 (ANSWERS W/IN 24-48 HOURS): What kind of weather pattern tends to increase the risk of seeing injury from webworms in alfalfa?

Hoping to see you there.

August 6, 2025. Our Wednesday Small Town/ Old Country Church photo. Do to others as you want done to you. Hand it off better than received. Live the Golden & Silver Rule of Ag.

ANSWER (AG QUIZ 8/4/25): A winged aphid is called what? A wingless aphid is called what? A winged aphid is called "alate." A wingless aphid is called "apterous."

ANSWER (AG QUIZ 8/4): Name TWO broadleaf weed species that Common Stalk Borer may prefer. Adrienne Held called out ragweed. A few others are burdock, curly dock & pigweeds.

ANSWER (AG QUIZ FOR 8/4): What kind of weather pattern tends to increase the risk of seeing injury from webworms in alfalfa? Dry weather.

THE SHORT BALD AGRONOMIST AG QUIZ FOR 8/6/25 (ANSWERS W/IN 24-48 HOURS): Fescue endophyte is a bad deal for livestock, why is it a good deal for lawns?

THE SHORT BALD AGRONOMIST AG QUIZ FOR 8/6/25 (ANSWERS W/IN 24-48 HOURS): Summer black stem in alfalfa is more likely when alfalfa sees a lot of what insect pest?

THE SHORT BALD AGRONOMIST AG QUIZ FOR 8/6/25 (ANSWERS W/IN 24-48 HOURS): The Praying Mantis is a great predator, but why is it "less than ideal" for natural insect control?

Would love to see ya in Effingham today & El Paso next week. Going to be a fun one At Becknology Days.

Getting ready to start my first buggy tour of the day at Southern IL Becknology Day. Speaking with Tony Uthell, PFR Technician in Effingham.

Some busy busy days - because of this, we will be a little more random with the Ag Quiz for a bit. Keep watching though - we will continue to provide content. MM

Latest Red Crown Rot Video - See: youtube.com/watch?v=UmCxI3…

El Paso Becknology Day is tomorrow. One of the things I love about this company - they care about things being done exceptionally well. We gather the day before for finishing touches & to practice our presentations. All leads to- an exceptionally well done show. See ya there!!!

Great conversations #OnTheGround today at Beck's Hybrids Central Illinois Becknology Days. Keep an ear out for coverage on all Brownfield Ag News platforms!

 THE SHORT BALD AGRONOMIST UPDATE (AUGUST 15, 2025), FROM MATT MONTGOMERY, BECK’S AGRONOMY EDUCATION LEAD   **** THIS ISSUE LINKS TO A FARM PROGRESS INTERVIEW ****   TOPIC: SIX TIPS FOR SEED SELECTION Article available at: farmprogress.com/crops/6-strate…