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Fall Herbicide Good, Even With Late Harvest

October 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Fall herbicide applications are still a good idea this year, despite a later-than-normal harvest, according to Ohio State University Extension weed specialist Mark Loux.

Combine Great Place To Check On Weeds

October 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

With harvest in full swing, many farmers are probably reflecting on the season, and some are considering what they'll do differently next year. This is a good time to take a few notes on what you're seeing and start planning for next year's crops.

Soil Compaction Management At Harvest Time

September 28, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: By Sjoerd Duiker, Penn State Soil Management Specialist, Penn State University

Lets look at ways to increase the resilience of the soil to compaction, to avoid compaction, and ways to alleviate compaction.

Harvest Aids In A Not-So-Cooperative Year

September 14, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

Source: By Glenn Nice and Bill Johnson, Purdue Univesity Cooperative Extension Service

We are now limited to herbicide treatments that can be applied just prior to harvest to help dry down weed vegetation prior to a killing frost.

Considerations For Field Drydown Of Mature Corn

September 10, 2011 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Bob Nielsen, Purdue University

The rate of field drydown of corn grain and the resulting grain moisture content at harvest obviously influences growers' cost of artificially drying the grain after harvest.

Few Options For Pre-Harvest Herbicides

September 6, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois

The list of herbicide active ingredients available for pre-harvest applications in corn or soybeans is relatively short, says University of Illinois Extension weed specialist Aaron Hager.

No-Till Notes

Use Your Harvest To Manage Residue

By Jim Leverich posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management

Managing your crop residue correctly can have a large impact on how successful you are no-tilling.

Managing Residue Key To Corn Emergence

February 24, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: By Jennifer M. Latzke, Midwest Ag Journal

the same residue that can benefit a crop can also cause emergence stress in cold, wet springs if not properly managed. The issue can be further compounded in no-till continuous corn fields, where there can be a potential for diseases to harbor on last year’s crop residue.

USDA Expected To Cut Corn Stocks 6.5% Amid Strong Demand

January 12, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: Cattle Trader Center, Dow Jones Newswires

U.S. corn supplies later this year will be about 6.5 percent smaller than previously forecast amid strong export and ethanol demand and a disappointing harvest last year, analysts say.

Many Bean Stems Green, Grain Dry

September 17, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Green-stem syndrome is where pods and seeds mature (turning harvest color and drydown) while the stems remain green.

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