Agronomy Division Update - July 2025
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Mid-Season Crop Scouting & In-Season Adjustments
As we hit the heart of the growing season, July is the month to dial in your crop management strategies. Rapid growth in corn and soybeans - along with second or third cuttings in hayfields-makes this the ideal time to assess what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be adjusted to protect yield potential.
Why Crop Scouting Matters Now
Mid-season crop scouting gives you a real-time view of what your fields are telling you. Are there signs of nutrient deficiencies? Weed escapes? Insect pressure or early signs of disease? Spotting these now gives you a chance to respond before they cost you bushels or bales.
What to Watch For
Corn & Soybeans
Look for yellowing leaves, poor canopy development, weed competition, and pest activity.
Hayfields & Pastures
Check for stand health, broadleaf weed pressure or nutrient deficiencies.
In-Season Adjustments That Pay
Foliar nutrient applications to address visible deficiencies
Post-emergence herbicide rescue treatments for weed breakthrough
Insecticide applications based on scouting thresholds
Tissue sampling to guide second-half fertility plans
Our field sales representatives are available to walk fields with you, evaluate pressure points, and help you respond in real time with solutions tailored to your crop and your ground.
Now is not the time to coast - it’s the time to correct, protect, and finish strong. Contact your nearest Rockingham Cooperative Agronomy location to connect with a field rep and keep your season on track.
