E142: Wheat Yield Winners and Agronomy Updates

Farmers are chomping at the bit to get into the field as planting season approaches, and as cool and wet weather lingers, staying in touch with the latest agronomics becomes increasingly important. Whether it’s news on the latest wheat crop, updates from this year’s Commodity Classic, or the current breaking stories around seed saving and improper chemical applications, DTN’s Crops Editor Jason Jenkins has all the details you need to know to stay up to date. Today, Jason offers highlights from the National Wheat Contest, including insight from top producers on how they achieve top yields in dryland and irrigate, winter and spring wheat plantings. Then, he dives into the latest agronomy news from the wider industry, from seed trait announcements like Bayer’s ThryvOn cotton, to the emerging story about lawsuit brought against Missouri farmers alleging that they’ve saved and replanted high-tech seeds– in violation of their contract. Plus, we’ll discuss wheat quality concerns and EPA moves around labeling crop protection products.Learn more about the National Wheat Foundation Yield Competition here.