Protecting yield, volunteer corn control, & keeping an open mind | Wheat Pete’s Word, June 3

Get in on the fun, baby! This week, resident agronomist Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson covers everything from winter canola opportunities and wheat pollination weather to stripe rust concerns, crusted crops, volunteer corn control, and why chasing perfection is still a worthwhile goal. Along the way, Pete reminds listeners to stay open to new ideas, question information that seems too good to be true, and keep learning from different perspectives. With wheat entering pollination, fungicide timing is top of mind, while uneven spring conditions continue to create challenges for corn and soybean emergence across parts of Ontario. Winter canola excitement — Seed orders close June 15 as growers weigh profitability and rotation benefits Different perspectives matter — Shaun Haney’s article sparks discussion on avoiding confirmation bias Strip-till observations — Soil temperature versus phosphorus response debate continues in wheat fields AI-generated misinformation — A University of Minnesota example highlights the importance of source verification Wheat weather watch — Cool temperatures during pollination could support exceptional yield potential T3 fungicide timing — Key reminders on application timing, nozzle selection, and spray conditions Stripe rust update — Confirmed across multiple Ontario counties, making T3 applications essential There's an excellent Wheat School on the topic found at this link Water volume questions — More water can help coverage, but excessive rates provide little added benefit Rye contamination concerns — Outcrossing biology often limits rye seed production in wheat fields Sulphur mystery solved — Additional sulphur corrected yellow wheat despite tissue test confusion Breaking soil crusts — Options discussed for helping struggling corn and soybean stands emerge Soybean replant decisions — Stand counts remain critical before committing to replanting Drone versus ground spraying — Wheat control observations raise questions on tougher weed species Edible bean and IP soybean weed control — Early applications remain critical for success Dicamba drift concerns — Physical drift remains a greater risk than volatilization in headed wheat Volunteer corn management — Clethodim works best before corn exceeds the four- to six-leaf stage Oat-pea forage and triticale rotations — Timing and disease considerations matter High expectations and perfection — Corn germination standards offer perspective on stand assessment Have a question you’d like Wheat Pete to address or some field results to send in? Agree/disagree with something he’s said? Leave him a message at 1-888-746-3311, send him a tweet (@wheatpete), or email him at [email protected]. Website: https://www.realagriculture.com/ #agronomy #farming #agriculture Find us on our other social media platforms: X/Twitter:   / realagriculture   Instagram:   / realagriculture   Facebook:   / realagmedia