Oklahoma Crops: Small Isn’t Bad
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of recent weather on Oklahoma summer crops and explores various agronomic considerations.
After a dry start to the season, June rain and cooler weather have changed the outlook for Oklahoma summer crops. In this episode of the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast, Dave Deken checks in with Brian Arnall, Ph.D., and Josh Lofton, Ph.D., on soybean size, corn pollination, sorghum development, double crop decisions after early wheat harvest, forage needs, and where fertility dollars may make the most sense right now. Josh explains why smaller soybean and sorghum plants may not be a bad thing in Oklahoma dryland systems, especially if July turns hot and dry. Brian walks through nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, lime, and fertilizer market considerations, then shares observations from a recent agronomy trip to Brazil. The group also previews the Chickasha Summer Crop Demo Day, a hands-on OSU Extension event focused on scouting, soil pits, spray nozzles, nitrate testing, summer crops, and practical field decisions.
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