Wheat in the WRVP fields continues to progress, but a slow pace. Much slower, in fact, compared to the unusually early crop we had last year. While this year’s crop is probably some 3 weeks behind last year, it is actually more in line with historical trends. Much of the wheat acreage in the state has only recently received the first application of N, but we have several fields in the program that have now received the second application. A few fields have had herbicides applied for ryegrass and/or broadleaf weeds. While stripe rust continues to be monitored closely, none of the WRVP fields have confirmed stripe rust. We encourage you to scout fields weekly to this serious disease, and apply fungicides as needed.
| County | Variety | Stage | General Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Progeny 870 | GS 5 | The field was drilled on beds on October 24. No weed problems are present. 125 lbs/A of urea + 100 lbs/A of ammonia sulfate was applied on Feb. 7, and an additional 125 lbs/A of urea was applied March 8. |
| Ashley | Terral TV8861 | GS 6 | The field was drilled on October 30. Due to the variable soil type, emergence was slow and erratic. 125 lbs/A of urea + 100 lbs/A of ammonia sulfate was applied on Feb. 8. An additional 100 lbs/A of urea was applied last Wednesday (March 6), with a timely rain this past weekend for activation. No herbicides will be needed. |
| Chicot | AgriMAXX 413 | GS 5 | The field was broadcast seeded on October 31. There have no major weed problems. Soil tests and plant symptoms showed a need for phosphorus, so an application of 125 lbs/A of urea + 100 lbs/A of DAP was applied February 7. An additional 150 lbs/A of urea was applied last Friday, March 8. |
| Conway | Armor Ricochet | GS 4 | 200 lbs/A of urea + 100 lbs/A of ammonia sulfate was applied on March 5. 1 ¼ inches of rainfall occurred on Sunday for activation. |
| Jefferson | Syngenta Oakes | GS 5-6 | The field was drilled on November 2. 150 lbs/A of urea was applied on February 7, and an additional application is planned in the near future. PowerFlex was applied at the first of December for ryegrass control. Results look to be near 100% control. |
| Lafayette | Terral TV8861 | GS 7 | Broadcast planted on October 12 following a previous corn crop. Growth and development has been excessive all year. 55 lbs/A of actual N (32% UAN) was applied on February 20. We will determine if future N is needed when we scout later this week. |
| Lee | Armor Ricochet | GS 3 | Axial XL + Harmony Extra was applied on March 9, and 90 lbs/A of urea is planned as soon as possible. |
| Lincoln | Pioneer 26R20 | GS 5 | The field was broadcast planted on October 11. There have been no weed problems. 125 lbs/A of urea + 100 lbs/A of ammonia sulfate was applied on March 8. |
| Miller | Terral TV8861 | GS 7 | The field was drilled on October 9, and has been very rank all winter. There have been no weed or disease problems. 120 lbs/A of urea was applied on February 5. We will scout for diseases on Friday, and determine if additional N is needed. |
| Randolph | Syngenta Coker 9553 | GS 5 | 2,4-D was applied for broadleaf weeds on March 7, and an additional 120 lbs/A of urea is scheduled as soon as possible. |
