By Kris Folland, Field Services Manager
There was almost no doubt it was going to be an early spring in Minnesota after the mild and mostly snow-free winter. Unless, of course, you are familiar with the weather between the 43rd and 49th parallels and do not take anything for granted.
Hopefully, spring planting is wrapped up and we can move on to the summer field inspection checklist:
- Save proof of seed source for fields to be field inspected.
- Apply for field inspection after planting.
- Contact your MCIA field supervisor with any questions or updates prior to harvest.
- Be certain your field has been inspected prior to harvest.
- Small grains fields can be inspected after they are fully headed.
- Soybean field flower inspections are usually performed in July and final pre-harvest inspections are done at 75 percent leaf drop or within about 7 days of harvest.
- Forage and mulch applications are due 4 weeks prior to cutting.
- We can accept late applications if there is enough time to inspect. MCIA will make every effort to inspect, but the sooner you notify us the sooner we can schedule and complete your inspection. Late applications will incur a late fee.
As always, we wish you a bountiful, enjoyable, and safe growing season.