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Seven Considerations For Timing Fall Alfalfa Harvest

September 2, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Traditionally, the recommendation has been NOT to harvest alfalfa 4 to 6 weeks (critical period) before the first killing frost. That is still very safe advice.

Will The Late Increase In Soybean Aphids Hurt Yield?

September 2, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Over the last two weeks, many growers have seen rapid increases in soybean aphid populations. This is similar to the late outbreak seen last year, when aphids infested during the R5 to R6 growth stage transition.

Reduce Soil Compaction During Harvest

By Sjoerd Duiker posted on September 2, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension

Some places have received significant rainfall over the summer and the last week, causing soil moisture to be high in some areas. Soil moisture content can lead to the threat for soil compaction.

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Concerns Rise Over EPA’s Proposed Water Rule

September 1, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

The U.S. Enviornmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jointly released a proposed rule earlier this year to clarify protection for streams and wetlands under the Clean Water Act.

Fixing Sulfur Deficiencies In No-Till Wheat

August 29, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University

In recent years, sulfur (S) deficiency in wheat has become common in many areas, particularly in no-till wheat. Classic S deficiency symptoms, confirmed by soil and plant analysis, have been observed in many no-till wheat fields during periods of rapid growth in the spring.

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.

Best Management Practices For Keeping Phosphorus On Fields

August 26, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Looking at current field research and the literature available on the topic of minimizing losses of phosphorus at the edge of the field, the following recommendations are a starting point to maximizing productivity while minimizing environmental impacts on water quality.

Trapping Large Numbers Of Stink Bugs In Kentucky

By Doug Johnson posted on August 26, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Kentucky Extension

Certainly this is the time to be checking your soybeans for the presence of stink bugs. We have not noticed economically important problems in the soybeans we've sampled, but stink bugs are certainly common and our light traps have been capturing very large numbers compared to previous years.

Farm Income Forecast To Decline

August 26, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: USDA

Net farm income is forecast at $113.2 billion in 2014, down about 14% from the 2013 forecast of $131.3 billion. If realized, the 2014 forecast would be the fourth-highest value since 1970 after adjusting for inflation.

Harvesting Soybeans As A Forage

August 26, 2014 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: Penn State Extension

Some producers may be thinking of harvesting soybeans for forage rather than a grain crop.

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Seven Considerations For Timing Fall Alfalfa Harvest

Will The Late Increase In Soybean Aphids Hurt Yield?

Reduce Soil Compaction During Harvest

Concerns Rise Over EPA’s Proposed Water Rule

Fixing Sulfur Deficiencies In No-Till Wheat

Will Ergot Be A Problem In Wheat Next Year?

Best Management Practices For Keeping Phosphorus On Fields

Trapping Large Numbers Of Stink Bugs In Kentucky

Farm Income Forecast To Decline

Harvesting Soybeans As A Forage

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