About Shannon Latham, Vice President

Shannon earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Ag Journalism/Public Service and Administration in Agriculture from Iowa State University, as well as an MBA from the University of Iowa. Prior to joining Latham Hi-Tech Hybrids, Shannon owned and operated her own communications business. She also worked as an account executive and public relations specialist for The Meyocks Group in West Des Moines, Iowa, and served as president of the Iowa Chapter of National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA).

Western Iowa “From the Field™” Crop Report: May 22, 2013

This week in West Central Iowa, corn is as tall as 3 to 4 inches or V1 first leaf. There are a few outlying fields that have even surpassed the V1 stage. Corn planting is estimated at 99% done with several farmers well into or done with soybean planting. Overall soybean planting is around 35 to 40% done. There have been some fields present evidence of compaction, hopefully the rain will soften some of these areas to let those later planted corn seedlings emerge.

In North Central Iowa, corn is between 60 and 70% planted with soybeans at 20% to 25%. Humboldt Iowa received almost an 1 inch of rain Sunday night with overall totals far surpassing that of West Central Iowa and the reason for lesser planting completion estimates.

I will remind farmers that after May 25th if you have 110 to 112 day maturity you may want to switch to an earlier variety, unless you have a drier system and bins on your farm or livestock. Keep in touch with your RSM for options should you need to switch. Have a great week!

Southwest Wisconsin “From the Field™” Crop Report: May 22, 2012

Steve Bailie delivers another update on crop progress in Southwest Wisconsin. Tune into the video for today’s full report.

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Central Iowa “From the Field™” Crop Report: May 22, 2013

Nick Coleman delivers another update on crop progress in Central Iowa. Tune into the video for today’s full report.

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