The prolonged cold temperatures increased concerns about stand establishment. BASF Technical Service Representative Dan Melaas says patience remains important as growers evaluate fields and changing weather conditions. “Sometimes delayed planting can make a difference as far as getting that soil warmed up so that the crop does come out of the soil in a timely manner that way,” said Melaas. “Sometimes we already have that crop in the ground and we get these cold snaps where things cool off and it can cause issues with certain varieties or certain crops.” Fungicides and seed treatments help crops withstand cold stress and early-season disease pressure. “Products like Revytec or Veltyma (fungicides) do a very good job of that. He encourages growers to continue evaluating stands carefully as emergence progresses across the region.
