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Boots In The Field Report

Boots In The Field Report

By: Ken Ferrie
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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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Episodes
  • Episode 397: Boots In The Field Report October 19, 2026

    Episode 397: Boots In The Field Report October 19, 2026
    19 Oct 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.
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    6 min
  • Episode 396: Boots In The Field Report September 28, 2026

    Episode 396: Boots In The Field Report September 28, 2026
    28 Sep 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.
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    7 min
  • Episode 395: Boots In The Field Report September 3, 2026

    Episode 395: Boots In The Field Report September 3, 2026
    3 Sep 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.
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    6 min
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