We are half way through May and that means alot is taking place with the crops in Wisconsin. Senior Agronomist, Kevin brings you this weeks crop observations.
The week of May 12th featured some early summertime weather with highs in the upper 70’s and low 80’s. The three “chilly saints” were nowhere to found last week.
This week I would like to continue with the discussion of plant genetics with a focus on genetic diversity. Genetic diversity refers to the range of different inherited traits within a species. In a species with high genetic diversity, there would be many individuals with a wide variety of different traits. Genetic diversity is crucial for a population to adapt to changing environments such as disease, insects, weather patterns, soil conditions, etc. Genetic diversity is akin to your retirement plan. - By Kevin Mueller, Senior Agronomist, WI CCA of the Year
