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Ben Jacob

@thebenjacob

Husband, father, Pioneer agronomist, bowman. Opinions are my own.

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Waterhemp averages ~250,000 seeds/plant, but can be over 1 million. Slow early growth and heavy rainfall leading to several escapes b4 canopy. With Pioneer Seeds U.S. Enlist E3 soybeans we still have the #FreedomToSpray through R2, do you?

Waterhemp averages ~250,000 seeds/plant, but can be over 1 million. Slow early growth and heavy rainfall leading to several escapes b4 canopy. With <a href="/PioneerSeeds/">Pioneer Seeds U.S.</a> Enlist E3 soybeans we still have the #FreedomToSpray through R2, do you?
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Revisiting root growth from V4-V6. Each set of nodal roots develops from the “crown” as a new leaf collar appears. The first 5 nodes will be stacked at or below the soil surface. First set of brace roots usually emerge from the 6th node

Revisiting root growth from V4-V6. Each set of nodal roots develops from the “crown” as a new leaf collar appears. The first 5 nodes will be stacked at or below the soil surface. First set of brace roots usually emerge from the 6th node
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Weather during #plant21 led to thin stands and potential for escapes. This marestail could produce 200k seeds. Uncontrolled populations can reduce yield more than 80% With the #FreedomToSpray from Pioneer Seeds U.S. Enlist E3 soybeans we can keep these populations under control.

Weather during #plant21 led to thin stands and potential for escapes. This marestail could produce 200k seeds. Uncontrolled populations can reduce yield more than 80% With the #FreedomToSpray from <a href="/PioneerSeeds/">Pioneer Seeds U.S.</a> Enlist E3 soybeans we can keep these populations under control.
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DYK a single giant ragweed plant can reduce soybean yields up to 50% in 110sf area around it? #FreedomToSpray Pioneer Seeds U.S. Enlist E3 means you don’t have to stop spraying because the calendar says so.

DYK a single giant ragweed plant can reduce soybean yields up to 50% in 110sf area around it? #FreedomToSpray <a href="/PioneerSeeds/">Pioneer Seeds U.S.</a> Enlist E3 means you don’t have to stop spraying because the calendar says so.
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No dying weeds or clean fields today. Thankful for more than just the #FreedomToSpray. Family, friends and freedom. Oh, and it is not too bad knowing the original American Hi-Bred company is still American 95 years later.

No dying weeds or clean fields today. Thankful for more than just the #FreedomToSpray. Family, friends and freedom.  Oh, and it is not too bad knowing the original American Hi-Bred company is still American 95 years later.
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For those playing along at home this is 16 days after the Indiana dicamba cutoff. Many fields will have days or weeks before we reach a growth stage cutoff. #FreedomToSpray, indeed. Pioneer Seeds U.S. #EnlistE3

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AMS does not cause leaf cupping, roundup does not cause leaf cupping, liberty does not cause leaf cupping. If you are hearing that they do, pull that string a little harder and see what unravels.

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If anyone wants deja vu, take a trip back to 2017-18 as xtend soybeans were ramping up. “Leaf distortion” blamed on everything but dicamba. Ground truth everything, but if you hear hoof beats, think horses… not zebras.

If anyone wants deja vu, take a trip back to 2017-18 as xtend soybeans were ramping up. “Leaf distortion” blamed on everything but dicamba. Ground truth everything, but if you hear hoof beats, think horses… not zebras.
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It’s 85 degrees and looked like this at 9pm. 6 hours ago, it was 93 and raining. Frogeye, grey leaf spot and southern rust love this

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As I washed corn roots tonight, I was a little annoyed my 4-yo was excavating the yard. 30 seconds later he’s washing roots like dad!

As I washed corn roots tonight, I was a little annoyed my 4-yo was excavating the yard. 30 seconds later he’s washing roots like dad!
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LumiGEN seed treatments are part of an integrated approach in providing protection against the biggest soybean yield-robbers. Protect your profitability with LumiGEN.

LumiGEN seed treatments are part of an integrated approach in providing protection against the biggest soybean yield-robbers. Protect your profitability with LumiGEN.
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Is Tar Spot in S IN in early June an issue? Not yet. Yes it is early, but the environment is important. TS thrives in cooler temps, and more importantly, wet conditions. It does not look like we are going to have the moisture to drive rapid disease progression any time soon.

Is Tar Spot in S IN in early June an issue? Not yet. Yes it is early, but the environment is important. TS thrives in cooler temps, and more importantly, wet conditions. It does not look like we are going to have the moisture to drive rapid disease progression any time soon.