Articles tagged under: Jochum Wiersma
What About a Second Fungicide Treatment for Small Grains?
Published July 3, 2024
The region has three distinct wheat crops. The first is the early-seeded wheat that went in in the first week two weeks of April. University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says the middle crop was seeded in…Small Grains Conditions
Published June 12, 2024
University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma likes what is being seen with the cereal crop. "The conditions for small grains like wheat, winter rye, oats, and spring barley are phenomenal if it isn't drowned out. That's one…Spring Wheat Stand in Good Shape
Published May 9, 2024
University of Minnesota Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma is pleased with the condition of the small grain crop. "I think, overall, the earliest seeded which was in the first and second week of April looks good. I don't see any stand…Wheat Variety Selection for ’24
Published January 14, 2024
The University of Minnesota has released its latest wheat variety selections. University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says variety selection looks at several factors. “We’re going to pick a number of varieties that are on the high…Plan to Attend the Research Update for Ag Professionals
Published December 24, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension and NDSU Extension are partnering for their annual Research Update for Ag Professionals. UM Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma is encouraging preregistration for the events taking place on January 3 at Owatonna, January 4 at Willmar…Poor Falling Numbers
Published August 31, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma has been fielding calls about poor falling numbers. Heavy fog and cool overnight temperatures are potential contributing factors. He suggests waiting to harvest fields that you suspect sprout and prioritizing others.…Simple Management Tactic for Wheat Stem Sawfly
Published July 21, 2023
Insect pressure was discussed during the University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Plot Tour at Brooks. “We started noticing incidents of wheat stem sawfly to increase in Minnesota," said Jochum Wiersma, small grains specialist, University of Minnesota Extension. "It’s been…U of M Small Grain Summer Plot Tours Continue
Published July 17, 2023
The University of Minnesota Small Grain Summer Plot Tours continue through northwest Minnesota this week. Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says these tours will give farmers a chance to see current and new varieties. “It’s one thing to talk…MN Wheat Minute
Published June 30, 2023
Tune in to University of Minnesota Small Grain Specialist Jochum Wiersma in the latest MN Wheat Minute and learn about scab risk.