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Corn Flea Beetle Feeding On Seedlings

May 23, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Chad Patterson, Webster City area, recently reported finding corn flea beetles feeding on seedling corn in central Iowa.

Some Reminders About 2,4-D

May 19, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Crop Protection

Source: W.S. Curran, Penn State University

2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyactetic acid) is one of the oldest synthetic herbicides on the market first described in 1941, yet we still receive a number of questions about its use.

How Late Planting May Impact Corn, Soybean Insects

May 13, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Mike Gray, University of Illinois Integrated Pest Management program

Lately I've received quite a few emails and calls regarding the potential impact of this season's late planting on corn and soybean insects.

Scout For Early-Season Corn Pests

May 9, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Bob Wright, Extension Entomologist, Keith Jarvi, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska

As corn begins to emerge, be alert to the potential damage that may be caused by early season insects.

Adjusting No-Till Burndown Programs After Late Planting

May 6, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Residue Management

Source: Ohio State University

Wet weather and delayed planting have several effects on no-till burndown programs, especially in soybeans.

Tips For Cereal Rye Management

May 2, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State University

Penn State University offers some factors to consider in order to achieve effective control for cereal rye.

Fertility An Investment, Not A Cost

Wisconsin no-tiller Bill Hurtgen is using tips gained at ‘night school’ to balance and build his soils and protect yields.

By Martha Mintz posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

No-till fertility management and herbicide rotation have saved Downing, Wis., multi-tasker Bill Hurtgen time and money. All are nuggets the relatively new farmer picked up attending a night class at his local technical college.

6 Steps To Improve Sprayer Performance

A thorough checkup and taking advantage of new technology can enhance the effectiveness of your spraying applications.

By Jim Leverich posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Remember when spraying season was just a week or two in the spring?

8 Ways To Make No-Till Wheat A Winner

Choosing the right varieties, herbicides and seeder are among the keys to successfully adding wheat to rotations, says Kentucky no-tiller John Young.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

With grain still trading at very attractive prices, no-tillers may be able to increase their profits by adding wheat to their traditional corn-and-soybean rotation. This scenario is especially attractive in regions where soybeans can be double-cropped behind winter wheat.

Armyworm And Black Cutworm Moth Flights: Something To Consider

April 27, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University

Armyworm pheromone traps monitored by the University of Kentucky have been catching an impressive early moth flight for several weeks.

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