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Stalk Talk with Grant Odle, AgriGold Field Agronomist in east central Illinois.

In-season updates and practical agronomy insights to help growers maximize productivity.

03/06/2026

30/05/2026

With planting wrapping up, it’s time to shift our focus to post-emergence w**d control.
Proper post-emergence herbicide applications require careful attention to ensure both crop safety and effective w**d control.

I’ve attached a herbicide tolerance chart that shows which herbicides are labeled for each trait platform.

A few important reminders before you spray:

-Always check the bag tag on the specific hybrid and the herbicide label before making any application.

-Check the maximum crop height restrictions on the herbicide label. Applications made above the labeled height can be much less effective on w**ds and can cause significant crop injury that may not show up until later in the season.

-Scout your fields and apply when w**ds are at the proper size, generally under 4 inches tall for best results.

Taking these steps now will help protect your yield potential and give you the cleanest fields possible this season.

If you have any questions about specific hybrids, tank mixes, or application timing, feel free to reach out. I’m here to help.

29/05/2026

15/05/2026

Field check Friday

07/05/2026

05/05/2026

Recent rains across central Illinois have given us a chance to pause and get back into the fields to evaluate earlier planting progress. In many areas, standing water and cooler temperatures have led to slow emergence, which naturally raises concerns when looking back at early planting decisions.

This is a situation where patience is especially important.

Cool, saturated soils can significantly delay emergence and early plant development. Before making any replant decisions, it is critical to allow fields to dry down and evaluate final stand counts. In lower, ponded areas, digging plants and assessing their condition can provide valuable insight.

We are specifically looking for abnormalities such as corkscrewing or browning on the shoot and mesocotyl, which may indicate compromised viability.

Each field and situation is different, but taking the time to fully assess stands before acting can help avoid unnecessary costs and protect overall yield potential.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has also published helpful replant decision resources and stand assessment charts that are worth referencing this time of year.

https://farmdoc.illinois.edu/field-crop-production/uncategorized/replanting-corn-and-soybeans.html

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