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Palmer Amaranth Spotted In Ohio

August 24, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Tracey Turner, Ohio State University

A weed known to many cotton and soybean growers in the South as "pigweed on steroids" has been spotted in Ohio, prompting Ohio State University Extension experts to warn Ohio growers to take measures to prevent its further spread statewide.

Charcoal Rot A Hot Disease In Soybeans

August 12, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois

In the central part of Illinois, the soybeans that have so far survived the extreme temperatures and drought are showing symptoms and signs of charcoal rot.

Combine Settings For Drought Conditions

August 11, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Mark Hanna, Iowa State University

Hot mid-summer field conditions are affecting upcoming harvest, and while soybeans are still developing, corn ear diameter has been established in most fields.

Rain Finally Comes

By John Dobberstein posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Last week, I was finally able to hit the road to visit some farms and see what no-tillers have been up to this summer. I was also anxious to see, with my own eyes, how crops were doing during this historic drought.

Manure, Crop Diversity Lock Down No-Till Profits

Koepke Farms tweaks its crop rotation, manure management and onfarm research to get the most from its no-till practices.

By Clair Urbain posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Even after more than a quarter-century of no-tilling, Koepke Farms continues to fine-tune its practices to keep soil in place, make the most of manure and fertilizer applications and consistently reach 200-bushel corn yields without irrigation.

Spider Mites Causing Problems In Some Fields

July 27, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: North Dakota State University

Spider mites continue to be a pest problem in dry beans, soybeans and field corn in droughty areas.

Purdue Scientists Working On Drought-Resistant Crops

July 24, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Purdue University

Purdue University scientists are working in several areas in the hope that future dry spells don't have the same effects on crops as this year's drought.

How The Western Corn Rootworm Resists Crop Rotation

July 23, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois

A new study answers a question that has baffled researchers for more than 15 years: How does the western corn rootworm — an insect that thrives on corn but dies on soybeans — persist in fields that alternate between corn and soybeans?

Illinois Drought Update: Corn Is Critical, Soybeans Hanging On

July 14, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: By Emerson Nafziger, University of Illinois

Thereâ€™s little good news on the drought front, with the corn and soybean good-to-excellent ratings now at 19% and 20%, respectively, in Illinois, and more than 90% of soils rated as short or very short on moisture.

Drought Stress: Soybeans Hide It Better Than Corn

July 2, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Stu Ellis, FarmGate Blog

Soybeans may tolerate drought better than corn, but the reason may be their ability to camouflage their drought stress better than corn.

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