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Conduct In-Field Evaluations of Young Wheat Stands

November 18, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Much of a wheat crop’s yield potential is determined by the time wheat emerges in the fall, so Michigan State University Extension suggests growers take time to evaluate their young wheat.

Managing Rust on Fall-Planted Wheat

November 14, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Rust on fall-planted wheat is rare but can occur, especially in years with extended warm fall temperatures. Rust can over-summer on volunteer wheat or spores can blow up from southern states.

Wet Or Dry, Zero-Till Sustains Diverse Canadian Prairie Farm

Two decades of zero-till has helped Ryan and Jim Nevin establish diverse rotations and handle weather challenges coming their way.

By Loretta Sorensen posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

Twenty-five years ago, an extended dry cycle around Rapid City, Manitoba, prompted Ryan Nevin's father to implement no-till. Now, in their area's wettest cycle ever, no-till is still helping the Nevins "get it done."

Turning Back The Clock To Healthier No-Tilled Soils

Alabama’s Blythe Cotton Co. is using no-till rotations, a diverse herbicide program and a focus on precise fertilizer applications to transform their red-clay hilltops into productive soils.

By Clair Urbain posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

The rolling red hills of northern Alabama share quite a history with American agriculture.

Diversity, Technology Boost Fertility Use, Crop Performance

Working in the Lake Erie watershed with heavy clay soils, no-tillers Les and Jerry Seiler are increasing productivity with their dedication to no-till, crop diversity and precision technology.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 29, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

There are approximately 60 different soil types in Fulton County, and brothers Les and Jerry Seiler say they no-till crops in about 37 of them.

Unapproved GM Wheat Growing In Montana

September 26, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Reuters

A strain of genetically modified wheat never approved for sale or consumption in the United States was discovered growing in Montana in July, officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Friday.

Consider Pests During Wheat Planting

September 9, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

With wheat planting beginning, it is wise to consider two insect pest concerns for this fall crop: Hessian fly and aphids.

Monsanto Settles GMO Wheat Contamination Claims

September 8, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: The National Law Journal

Monsanto Co. has agreed to settle lawsuits by U.S. farmers who alleged they lost money after the company contaminated their wheat fields when a genetically modified strand was discovered in Oregon.

Three Keys To Controlling Weeds With Cover Crops

A weed scientist shares why effective cover crop termination, choice of weeds a grower is targeting and being mindful of herbicide carryover are crucial for controlling weeds with covers.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

When a no-tiller decides to add a cover crop to his farm system, there may be a number of results he’s hoping to achieve, and weed control is likely one of them.

Will Ergot Be A Problem In Wheat Next Year?

August 28, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

The majority of the 2014 wheat crop was very good, but ergot was a widespread problem. Many of the ergot-infested fields seemed to be those that matured later than most, such as some of the spring wheat, later-planted and later-maturing winter wheat varieties, and fields with thin stands. In at least one field of winter wheat, many of the heads containing ergot bodies were late tillers.

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