Chemical Update Meeting

DATE: March 28, 2025

LOCATION: Chepstow Lions Building

Lunch:

TIME: 9:30am – 1:00pm

David Townsend (BASF):   Soybean products and Corn products. New Products update from BASF.  

Henry Buffinga (Corteva Agroscience): new Product from Corteva Agroscience. Enlist soybean system.    

Alicia Daulton (Syngenta): Corn and Soybean update. Boundary, Authority and other popular tank mixes. Fungicide update. New products.

David Robertson (Bayer): Corn and Wheat program. Update and new products from Bayer Crop Science.     

Denis Rodet (FMC):  Authority herbicide and how it performed in 2024, other products that FMC has available for 2024-crop year.

Mike Baker ( UPL):  Product update

John Lanthier:  Will give us a Grain Market update and discuss ramifications of Tariffs on Agriculture.

Andy Dales: Wrap up.

Please RSVP by March 24, 2025

Andy or Teresa (519) 881-1114 or email:  andy@langfarms.com

 

Reminder: March 19, 2025 We are hosting a Grower Pesticide handling course at the Walkerton Agricultural Society building.   There is still room available. Book yourself online www.opep.ca/courses/course-offerings/ 

Password to sign up for the course is: LangFarmsLtd

Notes	Futures Price	Basis	Cash Price	Cash Price (tonne)	Futures Change
Corn
HRS Wheat - Protein Premium Not Included
SRW Wheat
SWW Wheat
Soybeans

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Soybeans Close Mixed on Monday as NOPA Crush Drops - March 17, 2025

Soybean futures posted mixed action on Monday, with front months losses limited to fractional and new crop gains of steady to 2 cents higher.

Corn Closes Higher on Monday - March 17, 2025

The corn market posted gains across the board on Monday, with nearby contracts up 2 to 3 cents at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash

Cotton Closes with Weakness on Monday - March 17, 2025

Cotton futures posted 12 to 39 point losses on the Monday session. The outside markets were supportive on the day. Crude oil futures were up another

Wheat Rallies Double Digits on Monday - March 17, 2025

The wheat market posted a double-digit rally across the three exchanges on Monday. Chicago SRW closed with gains of 11 to 12 cents at the session

Hogs Post Monday Strength - March 17, 2025

Lean hog futures posted Monday gains of $1.45 to $2.85 in the front month at the close. Monday afternoon’s national average base hog negotiated

Cattle Extend Rally on Monday - March 17, 2025

Live cattle futures closed the Monday session with contracts up $1.70 to $2.15. Cash trade was strong last week, settling in across the country at

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 Rebecca-Jo's Agronomy Announcement

 It is officially the second week of March and the first day of Spring is only 10 days away!
(Don't worry, that snuck up on me too)
It won't be the norm, but it's also not a complete lie to say we could be planting next month!
(At least something always goes in in April)
I know, I know, there is still a lot of snow out there but if there is one thing I know to be true it's that it will disappear quicker than you think. 
With all that in mind, its time to really start thinking about spring and the upcoming crop year!

 Don't forget Wiarton Willie called for an early spring... although I don't know if I would trust him, given his success rate!

Considerations for Spring 2025

Planter Set Up Weed Control Are your planters ready to go? Can you think back to last spring, how did the planters work, are there things you need to try and improve on before you start planting this season?  Do you have a plan in place for weed control this season?  If it is your first time growing Enlist soybeans, do you know what product you are using? If you are using a custom operator are they aware you are growing Enlist? Reach out to your Pioneer rep if you need support nailing down a plan! Have a plan to scout early - the open fall may result in lot of small weeds early this spring.

Fungicide Applications Have you considered and planned for fungicide application in soybeans and in corn?  With the increased Tar Spot pressure in 2024 we expect more acres of corn to receive a fungicide application. If you  are considering a fungicide application you should have your product ordered from your retail early to ensure supply If you are not sure if they will need a fungicide application you should still be having conversations with your retailer and budgeting for it if needed.

 Tar Spot of Corn in the U.S. & Canada

 White Mold in Soybeans

Plots & Trials Does Seed Purchased Match Acres? Trying anything new in 2025? Are you planning any plots or trials? Have you identified where they will go? Do you have a plan in place to ensure things run smoothly during the busyness of spring? Do you have all your acres covered with the seed you have purchased? Did you pick up additional land that you need to order seed for? Did you hold back on ordering your full volume in December? Did your rotation change?  Reach out to your Pioneer Rep to firm things up if needed! As the snow melts and things start to green up, keep an eye on the wheat crop. It has had lots of insulation this winter, but time will tell how much water is laying under that insulation. Be prepared if those acres need to change. As you think back to 2024 what worked well for you, what didn't? Are you thinking about trying anything new? Can Pioneer help your find solutions to problems you faced last season? How are you going to push yields?

 Managing Corn for Greater Yield Potential

 High Yield Soybean Management

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