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Corn Harvest Underway; Weather Impacts Soybeans Andy McCorkill, a livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension, scouted soybean fields in the Arcola area on Oct. 5. “Corn harvest is nearing completion in southwest Missouri and preparation for winter wheat planting is underway,” said McCorkill. McCorkill said the corn he scouted was nearing harvest with various types of fungi and mold seen in tolerable levels. Lower than normal yields were noticed as well. Soybeans were in the R6 and R7 stages with seed pods full and plants reaching maturity. Symptoms of heat and drought stress were apparent in most fields. “Several factors such as planting date, maturity group, and variety traits have led to differing amounts of damage,” said McCorkill. “Smaller than normal seeds, smaller pods and reduced pod production are several weather related problems causing concern in most fields this year. Some past pod feeding was noticed but not in amounts to cause concern.” With the fall harvest season underway, this will be the last crop scouting report of the season. For more information on this scouting report or to learn how you can receive it by telephone each week, contact the MU Extension Center in Barton County at (417) 682-3579. These weekly field crop scouting reports are sponsored by MU Extension in Barton County and the Barton County Soil and Water Conservation District. PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Photos of the various diseases discussed in this release are available for viewing or downloading in the “crop report” set at www.flickr.com/MUExtension417. Click here for PDF file Audio Report --- http://tinyurl.com/3u914pb
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