Too wet to plant? This episode breaks down what persistent rain and cool soils mean for planting decisions, early-season disease risk, and crop stress in corn and soybeans—and how to stay ahead when conditions aren’t ideal.

Key Takeaways:

• Wet, cool soils increase risk. Expect higher disease pressure, compaction issues, and uneven emergence.
• Conditions matter more than the calendar. Waiting for fit fields can protect yield more than planting early.
• Scouting early changes outcomes. Identifying issues before they spread allows for timely, more effective decisions.
• Think ahead, not just today. Early-season conditions set up in-season stress, disease, and nutrient needs.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & spring outlook
05:31 Corn planting & disease concerns
12:02 Soybean disease & variety decisions
17:39 Scouting & field monitoring
25:25 Stress mitigation & nutrition
30:49 Soybean disease management

Bottom Line:
This spring is testing patience. The right decisions now will show up at harvest.

Imagine that a farmer poured months into growing their crop. They spent the entire growing season running their numbers, conducting soil tests, scouting fields, and produced the best crop they’ve ever had. Out of nowhere, they have a heart attack and can’t harvest this season. Farming is one of the most physically demanding jobs in America. Unfortunately, illness and accidents can occur at unideal times.

Farm Rescue is an organization with over 600 volunteers on call to help a farm in the case of an accident like the one above. Landus ‪GROW Grain Marketing Advisor, Ashley Kaldenberg hosts Farm Rescue’s Development Officer, Terry Johnston to talk about how Farm Rescue has been a literal life saver to farming operations across the United States.

Highlights:

•Farm Rescue is active in: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota

•They can dispatch volunteers to help plant, hay, or harvest their crop, and feed livestock.

•Their services are provided to any farmer who’s experienced a major illness, injury, or natural disaster.

•They come with their own equipment if necessary

•Services are free to the farmer If you, or someone you know, needs Farm Rescue Services, send in your information to their website https://farmrescue.org/

Nearly two years after announcing our GROW Solutions Center, Jamie Orr, GROW Agronomy Lead, and Janette Smith, GROW Grain Lead, join Ashley on the podcast this week to share the GROW Solution Center’s accomplishments thus far and discuss how they are putting farmers’ needs at the forefront of Landus.

With a growing virtual team made up of agronomists, grain marketers, and data analysts, the Landus GROW Solutions Center is making it easier than ever to connect with growers and answer any questions they may have.

“[Farmers] aren’t working 9-5. They start their mornings early and they finish their nights late. They work weekends. So, the virtual team helps them be better. We’re here to answer their questions...It’s just about being there when the farmer needs you most.” - Janette Smith, GROW Grain Lead

While the GROW Solutions Center continues to serve as a form of constant communication, it has also been used as a tool to establish meaningful relationships between Landus and our farmer-owners. Making it known that we are there to support growers every step of the way has been a major goal. With over 3,700 grain accounts and 95% of agronomy customers contacted, it is safe to say their team is doing just that.

Jamie explains that by reaching out, Landus is better able to understand and serve the farmer of tomorrow; one that has a succession plan, operates sustainably, and is self-sufficient. Whether it be on the phone, in person, or through the Landus portal online, pairing the work of the virtual GROW team with our field teams helps to provide service to the farmer in any way they need us.

If you have any questions regarding your operation, please contact the GROW Solutions Center at 515-800-GROW(4769).

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