By Field Services Staff
The seasonal Field Notes column often follows a similar theme from one year to the next, including this one.
Germination results for some seed lots are lower than expected. There have been instances in the past few months where the germination is lower after conditioning. We encourage all our members to check germination on all seed lots as soon as possible. The presence of Fusarium and pre-harvest sprouting in small grains grown in 2024 is significantly higher than the past few years.
Other spring planting reminders:
- Make sure seed sources have met all requirements needed and save proof of seed source
- Verify your intended seed fields meet crop history requirements
- Apply for field inspection after planting
- Contact MCIA with any questions or field inspection needs