EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 35 MIN
August Crop Update
from Pioneering Wisconsin's Ag Future · host Aricka Wech, Alex Weldon
The conversation digs into key insect and disease pressures—including corn rootworm, tar spot, gray leaf spot, northern corn leaf blight, and the emerging threat of southern rust—along with management strategies for today and hybrid selection decisions for next season. Aricka also shares observations on white mold, SDS, and weed escapes in soybeans, plus tips for spotting nutrient deficiencies in corn and beans.Your To-Do's according to Aricka and Alex:✔️ Scout, scout, scout—stay ahead of insects & disease✔️ Evaluate fungicide timing & impact✔️ Start planning hybrid & rotation strategies for 2026Make sure to like and subscribe for more from Pioneering Wisconsin's Ag Future! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
🌽🚜 In this August episode of Pioneering Wisconsin’s Ag Future, we check in on Wisconsin’s corn and soybean crops with Pioneer agronomists Aricka Wech (Pioneer Field Agronomist in Southwest WI) and Alex Weldon (Pioneer Territory Manager in Northeast WI and the UP of MI).
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August Crop Update
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