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Watch For Mites In Dry Weather

August 5, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Kentucky Extension

At least one soybean field in the Jackson Purchase (Kentucky) area has suffered from mite damage.

Nutra-Flo Blends Liquid Insecticide, Fungicide With Starter Fertilizer

August 3, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Nutra-Flo

Nutra-Flo FlexEC technology and PureGrade EC are combination of products on the market that allow growers the ability to blend their choice of EC-based liquid insecticide and fungicide with starter fertilizer.

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Despite Climate Change Reports, There Are New Opportunities For Long-Term No-Till And Cover Cropping

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

Killer heat waves, melting ice sheets that will raise ocean levels, higher night-time temperatures, more drought, increased humidity, stronger storms, changing rainfall patterns and new threats from weeds, pests and diseases due to changing weather conditions.

Fighting Weeds, Boosting Profits With Non-GMOs

Consumer demand, lower seed costs and weed resistance are driving many no-tillers to explore opportunities with non-GMO corn and soybeans.

By Laura Barrera posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

While the debate about genetically modified crops and labeling rages on among state and federal lawmakers, many no-tillers are quietly shifting their production to non-GMO corn and soybeans and raking in premiums and profits.

‘Spray And Wait’ Is Critical To Tackling Green Bridge Pathogens

While green bridge is a major disease worry in the Pacific Northwest, it’s a problem Midwestern no-tillers should be leery of with certain crop rotations and cover crops.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Soil Health

Some plant pathologists maintain green bridge is not likely to be a disease concern with the traditional Midwestern corn-and-soybean rotation. But with the expanding growth of cover crops and adoption of other crop rotations, it’s a possible disease worry for Corn Belt no-tillers.

Managing Mid-Season Soybean Insects

August 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: North Carolina State University Extension

With kudzu bug populations this season, growers need to focus their efforts on the other soybean pests, including the corn earworm/tobacco budworm, stink bugs and defoliators.

Three Pests To Scout For In Grain Sorghum

August 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Scott Stewart, University of Tennessee Extension

Three pests to scout for now in grain sorghum as later-maturing fields will be at higher risk to head feeding caterpillars and sorghum midge.

Hand-Pulling Best Option For Late-Season Weed Control

July 31, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Emma Hopkins, Purdue University

Hand-rouging or hand-pulling may be better than herbicides for late-season weed control, as the chemicals aren't likely to be effective and may create resistance.

Stink Bugs Reported In Corn, Soybeans

July 29, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Although insect pest problems have been relatively minor this year, farmers should stay vigilant and continue to scout corn and soybean.

Common Bunt (Stinking Smut) In Wheat

July 29, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln explains how common bunt occurs in wheat and what management steps to take.

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