An agronomist says hot and dry conditions this season could mean an early end to harvest in Michigan and more time for field maintenance.
Syngenta’s Rachel Broadbent tells Brownfield there were a few intense periods of insect pressure during the hottest weeks of summer, especially with spider mites, but soybeans have still set an abundant number of pods.
“And, over the last few weeks getting these additional rains—it’s going to help fill those pods so I’m hoping to see some really strong soybean yields.”
But she expects corn to be more challenged.
