Field Crop Update June 5, 2025
Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist/Team Leader
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Everyone is planting and harvesting hay around the clock, so I don't have much to share that you already don't know. But I want to remind folks to please check any early-planted corn acres for black cutworm damage. I've heard some reports of damage and know of some that have had to replant.
If you suspect damage and aren't sure about replanting, here are some guidelines from our friends at Iowa State: https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/corn-replant-checklist
And while we're at it, here are soybean replanting guidelines, though at this point, your populations would have to be pretty low to warrant replanting soybeans: https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/soybean-replant-checklist
And I'll finish with some information on Prevented Planting coverage:
https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/submission.php?id=814&crumb=business%7C9
https://www.rma.usda.gov/about-crop-insurance/highlighted-initiatives-plans/prevented-planting
Prevented Planting Coverage Frequently Asked Questions | Risk Management Agency - USDA
Prevented planting coverage provides producers valuable protection in the event they are unable to plant an insured crop by the final planting date or during the late planting period due to an insured cause of loss.
See you in the field!
-Erik
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