Sunflowers are in bloom across the Dakotas and Minnesota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Jesse Moch says the sunflower crop is progressing well and it may have the most yield potential of many crops grown in the Northern Plains. “Most hybrids when you get to mid-bloom are about 30 to 40 days from physiological maturity, but I’m excited about the sunflower crop.” Moch says the red sunflower weevil is being found in many sunflower fields across the region. “I usually start scouting looking at the flowers right when they start to bloom, but it’s simple to check. I spray the flower head with DEET, give it five to 10 seconds and you’ll see the bugs come out of the outer ring of the sunflower head.” Watch the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update for more scouting tips.
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