Boots In The Field Report
One of the founding pillars of Crop-Tech Consulting is integrating a systems approach to farming. Crop-Tech is continually adding to their expertise and services. To aid in this process, CTC conducts over 150 test plots every year and works in conjunction with Farm Journal to gather research data on the industry’s equipment, practices, and technology. The Boots in the Field Report features Crop-Tech Consulting agronomist Ken Ferrie. He will keep you up-to-date by describing what he is seeing while in the field.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 370
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Boots In The Field Report September 15, 2020
In this week's Boots in The Field Report Ken recaps what he saw during farm visit for growers in the path of the derecho, how to tell the difference between southern rust and common rust, why it is i…
00:11:50 |
Tue 15 Sep 2020
Boots In The Field Report September 3, 2020
In this week’s Boots in The Field Report Ken covers Bean Leaf Beetle and Aphids, reasons for dropped or tipped down ears, the importance of starting to make your harvest order now, and what you need …
00:09:05 |
Thu 03 Sep 2020
Boots In The Field Report August 29, 2020
In this week's Boots in The Field Report Ken covers the status of crops across the state and what to be on the lookout for as the season heads towards the finish line. He also reminds growers of the …
00:12:00 |
Sat 29 Aug 2020
Boots In The Field Report August 17, 2020
In this week’s Boots In The Field Report Ken does a conference call with three growers in and near the storm path in Iowa to get a live update of the damage and harvest outlook.
00:25:41 |
Mon 17 Aug 2020
Boots In The Field Report August 12, 2020
In this week's Boots In The Field Report Ken talks aphids, 2nd generation corn borer flights, and wind damage.
00:05:13 |
Wed 12 Aug 2020
Boots In The Field Report August 5, 2020
In this week’s Boots In The Field Report, Ken shares yield check numbers and pollination issues he is finding during field visits due to drought and wind damage. He covers why it is important to take…
00:08:24 |
Wed 05 Aug 2020
Boots In The Field Report July 28, 2020
In this week’s podcast Ken gives a pollination report and details the difference between the April planted corn pollination window in comparison to the May planted corn. He advises growers when takin…
00:09:09 |
Tue 28 Jul 2020
Boots In The Field Report July 17, 2020
In this week's Boots In The Field Report Ken covers wind damage, non-uniform april corn, the decision between taking out the surfactants or waiting to spray and why moisture influences how we react t…
00:11:34 |
Fri 17 Jul 2020
Boots In The Field Report July 3, 2020
In this week’s Boots In The Field Report Ken covers: brittle corn, excessive tillering, presence of cotton pith in stalks, and why corn fields might look tougher from the road. He also warns the dry …
00:09:13 |
Fri 03 Jul 2020
Boots In The Field Report June 29, 2020
As the season is now off and running, Ken Ferrie gives a crop report from around the Midwest.
00:56:13 |
Mon 29 Jun 2020
Boots In The Field Report June 16, 2020
In this week's Boots In The Field Report Ken covers: carbon penalty and ugly corn syndrome, rootless corn and what you can do about it, what pest to be on the lookout for, trends he is seeing in nitr…
00:09:12 |
Tue 16 Jun 2020
Boots In The Field Report June 1, 2020
Ken covers how the April planted crops are faring, warns to be on the lookout for bean leaf beetle, cutworm, and wireworm, and shares what nitrates moving to the second foot means for the carbon pena…
00:18:39 |
Mon 01 Jun 2020
Boots In The Field Report May 16, 2020
Ken warns that many farmers in Central Illinois will have to make tough replant decisions this week. He advises that the decision will need to be made as soon as possible and based upon actual counts…
00:14:11 |
Sat 16 May 2020
Boots In The Field Report: Important Frost/Freeze Weather Update May 6, 2020
Ken does a special mid-week Boots In The Field Report to prepare farmers for the predicted weather this weekend. He covers why he is concerned and the possible outcomes if the forecast is correct.
00:09:41 |
Wed 06 May 2020
Boots In The Field Report May 4, 2020
In this week’s Boots In The Field Report Ken gives an update on the planting front, explains how cold soils are working in a lot of growers’ favor right now, and where to look for weak spots in your …
00:09:39 |
Mon 04 May 2020
Boots In The Field Report April 25, 2020
In this week’s #BIFR Ken Ferrie starts with an update on the corn and bean planting progress across central IL. Ken alerts scouts to be on the lookout for seed chilling issues, cutworms, and armyworm…
00:06:06 |
Sat 25 Apr 2020
Boots In The Field Report April 18, 2020
Ken recaps the results that have been coming back on the seed test and why some are concerning. He also talks about the increased Army Worm pressure, how the wheat is surviving the cold snap, and wha…
00:09:00 |
Sat 18 Apr 2020
Boots In The Field Report April 7, 2020
This podcast is a product of all the calls asking the same question: “Can I plant corn or beans right now?” Ken gives his recommendations and outlines things to consider about planting right now.
00:08:55 |
Tue 07 Apr 2020
Boots In The Field Report March 27, 2020
Ken clears up some confusion on how much efficiency credit to give banded N and making sure you are thinking through your carbon load to make sure your corn doesn't have a bad day.
00:11:13 |
Fri 27 Mar 2020
Boots In The Field Report March 13, 2020
With wheels starting to roll on the spring 2020 season, Ken reminds growers that 80% of the compaction that causes issues comes from the 1st tillage pass in the spring. He also covers a real-life exa…
01:16:07 |
Fri 13 Mar 2020
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