Crop Talk by IAS

Send us Fan Mail As corn and soybean development accelerates across Iowa, fungicide season is quickly moving from planning to action. Recent rains, warm temperatures, and persistent humidity have created conditions that make disease scouting more important than ever. In this week's Crop Talk by IAS, our agronomy team shares boots-on-the-ground insights on crop staging, disease pressure, and w...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | June 25 Post applications are pushing ahead as fields begin to dry, but variability is still the common theme across Iowa. What we’re seeing in the field right now is a mix of progress and pressure—wet soils, uneven crop color, and fast-moving weeds are driving a lot of decisions. In this week’s Crop Talk, the agronomy team shares boots-o...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | June 17 Post applications are moving quickly as weather windows open, but field conditions continue to vary across Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. What we’re seeing in the field right now is a mix of progress and pressure—recent storms, saturated soils, and rapid weed growth are all shaping how this season is unfolding. In this week’s Crop...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | June 10 Field activity is picking back up across Iowa and Southwest Wisconsin as weather windows open and crops move into more rapid growth stages. What we’re seeing in the field right now is a mix of opportunity and pressure—post applications are rolling, but moisture, heat, and timing are all influencing performance. In this episode, th...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | June 6   As post-emerge season gets underway across Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, the focus is shifting from what was applied earlier to what’s coming next. With warm, dry conditions and scattered rain chances, weed pressure is starting to creep in and timely applications are becoming critical. At the same time, agronomists are keeping a...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | May 26   Crops are starting to respond as warmer temperatures return, and field activity is shifting quickly across Iowa. What we’re seeing in the field right now is a transition window—early growth is picking up, but weed pressure, uneven emergence, and timing decisions are becoming more important by the day.  In this week’s episode, the...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | May 20 This week on Crop Talk by IAS, the agronomy team shares updates from across Iowa as recent rains begin changing field conditions fast. In this episode, the team discusses:  • Emergence concerns following heavy rainfall and crusting conditions  • Hail and wind impacts in parts of Iowa  • Stand counts and early replant evaluations  •...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | May 13 This week on Crop Talk, IAS agronomists across Iowa are shifting from planting progress to emergence checks, crusting concerns, and early replant conversations. While most growers are nearing the finish line on planting, changing soil conditions and uneven emergence are creating a new round of scouting priorities. In this episode,...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | Week of May 5 Planting progress picked up quickly this week across much of Iowa, but conditions are still varying from field to field. In this week’s Crop Talk Field Scouting Update, the IAS agronomy team shares what they’re seeing as corn and soybean planters continue rolling, fertilizer applications move ahead, and weed pressure starts...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | Week of April 28 Wet conditions are slowing progress—and putting pressure on every decision. In this week’s Crop Talk Field Scouting Update, the IAS agronomy team shares what they’re seeing across the territory as planting pauses and fields continue to dry out. While some acres are in, many growers are waiting for the right conditions to...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | Week of April 21 The window is opening—and decisions made now will shape the entire season. In this week’s Crop Talk Field Scouting Update, our IAS agronomy team shares what they’re seeing as planters begin to roll and field conditions continue to shift across the region. From emerging weed pressure to soil moisture concerns, timing is ev...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | Week of April 14 Spring is warming up—but timing and precision are everything. In this week’s Crop Talk Field Scouting Update, our IAS agronomy team shares what they’re seeing across the territory as soil temperatures rise and field conditions remain wet. While planters may be waiting, this window is critical for dialing in burndown strat...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | Week of April 7 Spring is testing patience—and timing could make all the difference. In this week’s Crop Talk Field Scouting Update, our IAS agronomy team shares what they’re seeing across the territory after widespread rainfall slows fieldwork. While conditions may have put a pause on progress, this is a critical window for planning, pre...

Send us Fan Mail Crop Talk by IAS – Field Scouting Update | Week of March 31 Spring is waking up—and the window to get ahead is opening fast. In this week’s Crop Talk Field Scouting Update, our IAS agronomy team shares real-time insights from across the territory as field activity ramps up. From anhydrous application and early planting progress to emerging weeds and burndown strategy, this episode...

Send us Fan Mail The season is starting to shift—and so are the decisions that matter. In this first episode of Crop Talk by IAS , our agronomy team shares real-time updates from across the region as fields begin to warm up and early spring activity gets underway. From anhydrous safety reminders to soil conditions, fertilizer timing, and early weed pressure, this episode is all about helping you s...