Show notes
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 outlook05:31 Corn planting & disease concerns12:02 Soybean disease & variety decisions17:39 Scouting & field monitoring25:25 Stress mitigation & nutrition30:49 Soybean disease managementBottom Line:This spring is testing patience. The right decisions now will show up at harvest.