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Harvest Delays Affect Wheat Planting

October 29, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Missouri Extension

When rain pushes back harvest of corn and soybean, it also means that wheat planting faces delays.

Late Fall Weed Control In Winter Wheat

October 28, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

There are effective late-fall post-emergence options for management of dandelion and winter annual weeds in wheat for use mostly in those fields that were not treated with burndown herbicides prior to emergence.

Potential For Corn Ear Rot, Mycotoxin Problems

October 24, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

It is already the third week of October and most of the corn is still standing in the field. Some of the earlier-planted fields are being harvested, but at relatively high moisture levels.

Late-Season Purpling In Sorghum

October 24, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Purpling of plant tissues has been detected on sorghum in various regions of the state this fall. In many cases, this is related to an abundance of photosynthetic sugars and accumulation of a pigment called anthocyanin (reddish-purple pigment) within the plants.

Seven Tips For Collecting A Representative Soil Sample

October 24, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University Extension

At first glance, soil sampling would seem to be a relatively easy task. However, when you consider the variability that likely exists within a field because of inherent soil formation factors and past production practices, the collection of a representative soil sample becomes more of a challenge.

How To Expedite Soybean Harvest Operations

October 24, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Jerry And Valarie Peery Receive 2014 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award

October 24, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: NRCS Kentucky

Sand County Foundation and the Kentucky Agricultural Council (KAC) announce Jerry and Valarie Peery, owners of Springhill Farms, as the recipients of the prestigious 2014 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award, which honors landowner achievement in voluntary stewardship and management of natural resources.

Sample For Soybean Cyst Nematodes This Fall

October 22, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University Extension

Although soil sampling for soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) might not be on most people’s list of favorite autumn chores, fall is a great time to sample fields for this pest.

Are Corn Dry Down Rates Affected By Maturity?

October 21, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Grain moisture content at different growth stages is fairly well known. Kernel moisture content decreases as the kernels develop through the blister stage (85%), milk stage (80%), dough stage (70%), dent stage (55%), and finally physiological maturity (30%).

Limited Economic Return For Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments On Soybeans

October 21, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois Extension

On Oct. 15, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued a report on the benefits of neonicotinoid insecticidal seed treatments to soybean production in the United States.

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