Scouting, Spraying & Saving Yields: Joe’s Must-Know Secrets
Postemergence scouting is one of the most essential agronomic practices for protecting corn and soybean yield potential. Timing, technique, and knowing what to look for can significantly impact your in-season decision-making. In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we’re joined by Joe Bolte, Market Development Specialist at Corteva Agriscience, to break down exactly what farmers should be looking for after crops emerge.
🎧 Listen to the full episode now: Postemergence Scouting for Corn and Soybeans
🔍 What to Look for During Postemergence Scouting
Joe explains how to evaluate the effectiveness of your preemergence herbicide program and how to spot early signs of:
Weed escapes
Insect pressure
Disease threats, including tar spot in corn
Accurate stand counts, weed identification, and monitoring crop health early on can help mitigate larger issues down the line. Whether you’re scouting on foot, using ag drones, or leveraging a scouting app, staying proactive is key to maintaining clean fields and maximizing crop performance.
🌱 Key Scouting Influencers: Weather, Herbicide Timing & Canopy Growth
We dive into how weather patterns, canopy development, and herbicide timing influence both your scouting strategy and your postemergence treatment decisions. Joe also introduces two new postemergence herbicides from Corteva:
Kyro® herbicide for corn – a flexible solution offering strong control of grass and broadleaf weeds
Enversa™ herbicide for soybeans – ideal for managing herbicide-resistant weed populations
Both products offer tank-mix flexibility and play a critical role in resistance management strategies.
🎯 Takeaways to Guide In-Season Decisions
From fungicide application timing to evaluating plant health, this episode is full of actionable agronomic insights. Learn how to stay ahead of potential threats and ensure your crops reach their full yield potential.
✅ Be proactive, not reactive
✅ Tailor scouting frequency to crop stage and field conditions
✅ Use tech tools to boost accuracy and efficiency
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