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by Ken Ferrie
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.
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- 2 weeks ago5 min
Episode 397: Boots In The Field Report October 19, 2026
Harvest is approaching the halfway mark, and the results are telling a story of a challenging growing season across north-central Illinois.In this week's *Boots in the Field Report*, Ken Ferrie discusses corn yields running 20–40 bushels behind last year, soybean yield variability, and how drainage and heavy summer rains are showing up. He also explains why scalded cornfield edges are appearing following July's record heat and how to distinguish this damage from herbicide drift.As plot harvest progresses, Ken shares early findings from soybean seed treatment trials, fungicide and fertility responses, and the growing importance of nitrogen timing and rates in corn yields. He also discusses the relationship between corn populations, standability, and yield, along with the challenges of harvesting down corn.
- Sep 28, 20267 min
Episode 396: Boots In The Field Report September 28, 2026
Yield reports for corn are slow to come in and most reports are under last year’s numbers. Wind, water, and disease damage have left field averages lower than expected and leading to low test weight. This and more in this week's #BIFR.
- Sep 3, 20266 min
Episode 395: Boots In The Field Report September 3, 2026
Ken talks scouting for harvest order, making accurate yield estimates, and getting ready for a long harvest in this week’s Boots In The Field Report.
- Aug 20, 20266 min
Episode 394: Boots In The Field Report August 20, 2026
In this week’s Boots In The Field Report, Ken Ferrie walks through evaluations to start doing now after the recent crazy weather to be more prepared for harvest this fall.
- Jul 29, 20266 min
Episode 393: Boots In The Field Report July 29, 2026
Ken discusses heavy aphid pressure and the need to start making realistic yield estimates to make sure no one is surprised come harvest time. This and more in this week’s Boots In The Field Report.
- Jul 16, 20264 min
Episode 392: Boots In The Field Report July 16, 2026
Scout now to make sure all areas are getting pollinated and to be able to update your yield expectations to avoid surprises this fall.
- Jul 9, 202613 min
Episode 391: Boots In The Field Report July 9, 2026
In this week’s Boots In The Field Report, Ken Ferrie talks about ponding and nutrient deficiencies as well as insect, disease, and weed scouting reports. He advises what to be on the lookout for during pollination and warns that how fields looked during the water stress will be how they pollinate. Ken shares that he expects the round robin crop report at both the CTC Field Day and Farm Journal Corn and Soybean College to be very interesting this year.
- Jun 24, 202611 min
Episode 390: Boots In The Field Report June 24, 2026
Ken Ferrie gives an overview of the aftermath of all this rain and hail including: the need to remain vigilant in fields zeroed out for hail damage for weed management, yellowing in, Fusarium wilt, and white mold in beans, deficiencies showing in corn – oxygen, sulfur, and nitrogen, and options for rescue applications of nitrogen.
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About 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.
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