Seed Treatment

We have positioned ourselves with a seed treater this year which is perfect timing for treating wheat seed. We have various options to offer whether it is for insect, or disease control. Another popular option that we have is to coat the seed with Teprosyn. Teprosyn is designed to coat the seed with fertilizer. Copper, Phosphate, or Zinc are just a few of the nutrients that we utilize to help the crop get a better start in the fall. Talk with you Agronomist about the many options we have to offer.

Spider Mites

The corn crop in the Panhandle and Eastern Wyoming is progressing well and strong yields are likely in many areas. The last month has been a bit more dry and warm which has caused spider mite colonies to really come on. In many cases over the last couple of weeks they have extended themselves above the ear leaf. Some of the corn out there is starting to dent but we need some strong weeks ahead for the crop to finish itself off. Here at Panhandle Coop we have seen pockets of mites really infect a crop to the point the yield will be affected negatively. Take the time to have your agronomist take a look at the crop in the field and make sure this type of damage does not reduce your yield come harvest time. Under pivot irrigation, spider mites will be contained to a point. The issue of having a pivot that has drop nozzles does not work as well to keep the colonies at bay due to the water spraying lower on the crop. Something to keep in mind.

AquaSpy

I would like to introduce everyone to a new water management tool that we are providing to the growers within our trade territory. Recently we started working with AquaSpy. They have a system that has the ability to read the moisture level in the soil as well as check to see how much the plant is utilizing. The system has the ability to understand the status of the crop and what the needs are so you don't over water or under water the crop. A crops need for water is more severe during different crop stages and AquaSpy can indicate when that occurs. With the water allocations that are put forth, this system works great to get the best use out of your water. Another big issue that we see is when people over water their ground. This will cause a lot of the nutrients in the soil to leach away which can damage a crop significantly. Not to mention the cost of running a pivot around at a cost of $1000 per revolution (this cost may vary depending on many circumstances). A nice feature that AquaSpy has is the ability to send the data to a computer or cell phone. If anyone has any questions about the system talk with your Panhandle Coop Sales Representative and they will fill you in.