Pioneer Agronomy Update
IDC is rearing its ugly head this year. "It is a good time to evaluate fields and make plans for the future," said Cole Ehrlin, strategic account manager, Pioneer. "The best way to manage IDC is to use varieties that…
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NDSU Expert Urges Scouting for IDC
The cool weather hampered soybean emergence. "Our area, northeast North Dakota, is a little behind when compared to the rest of the state in terms of plantings or crop growth," said NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Anitha Chirumamilla. "Our soybeans…
IDC Strategies
Iron Deficiency Chlorosis was a significant issue in soybeans this past year due to the wet conditions. To combat IDC, NDSU Extension Agronomist Ana Carcedo wants farmers to know their fields. "Choosing the correct variety is the first line of…
Northern Plains See an Increase in IDC this Growing Season
A cooler, wetter growing season has led to an uptick in Iron Deficiency Chlorosis. "We usually will see IDC almost every year in some fields in North Dakota when we’re talking about soybeans," said Ana Carcedo, broadleaf agronomist, NDSU Extension.…
“Worst IDC Year I’ve Ever Seen’
It is a busy time in the central Red River Valley with spring wheat being harvested and beets being lifted for the pre-pile. Thanks to a late planting season, the corn and soybeans in the area will need more time.…
Managing IDC
Even from the windshield, Iron Deficiency Chlorosis can be seen in soybean fields across the region. With IDC, there is a yellowing and stunting of the plant which limits yields. Pioneer Strategic Account Manager Brent Sorenson says variety selection is…
Variety Selection Necessary When Dealing with Iron Deficiency Chlorosis
With more residual nitrogen left in the soil last fall, University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve says there’s a greater chance for Iron Deficiency Chlorosis. Selecting an IDC tolerant soybean variety is a good strategy. "That's our number…
Pioneer Agronomy Update from Fisher, MN
Iron Deficiency Chlorosis is impacting soybean fields near Fisher, Minnesota. According to Pioneer field agronomist Zach Fore, there are three things that can be done to manage it. "Variety, variety, variety," says Fore. "Once the crop is in the ground,…
Iron Chlorosis Showing Up in Soybeans
With recent moisture, soybean fields in North Dakota and Minnesota are showing iron deficiency chlorosis. Lesley Lubenow, an extension cropping systems specialist at the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center, has found fields with IDC symptoms in high water table areas.…
