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Wet Weather During Soybean Flowering Ideal For White Mold

July 14, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Pioneer Hi-Bred

The complexity of white mold continuously challenges soybean growers.

Evaluating Vertical Tillage Tools

July 13, 2011 | Posted in Equipment

Source: By Sjoerd Duiker, Penn State University

Vertical tillage tools are gaining in popularity in Pennsylvania as well as other parts of the country, says Sjoerd Duiker of Penn State University.

USDA To Deregulate Genetically Engineered Corn Seed

July 10, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: USDA News Release

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing its determination of nonregulated status for corn genetically engineered (GE) to produce hybrid corn seed that is non-transgenic.

Nitrogen And Sulfur Sources For Sidedress Application

July 10, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Daniel Kaiser, U-M Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, University of Minnesota

As the growing season moves forward more questions have occurred about what products to use in side-dress situations.

Plant Cover Crops And Avoid Leaving Unplanted Fields Bare

July 9, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Eileen Kladivko, Purdue University, and Barry Fisher, Indiana Natural Resource Conservation Service

Excessive rainfall and prolonged ponding conditions this spring have resulted in many fields remaining unplanted to corn or soybeans this season.

Late-Planted Soybeans More Susceptible To Insect Feeding

July 8, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University

An Ohio State University expert recommends extra vigilance when scouting fields for soybean pests this summer.

No-Till Builds Soils For Iowa Grower

July 7, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Source: Agri-News, Minnesota/Iowa, By Heather Thorstensen

Terry Elsberndbegan using no-till practices on his corn-soybean rotation to save labor and conserve soil and he recently began using no-till in a corn-on-corn rotation.

The Nutrient Value Of Wheat Straw

July 6, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Ed Lentz, Ohio State University

As the wheat harvest progresses, we get questions on the nutrient value of straw.

Sorting Out The June 1 Corn Stocks Estimate

July 6, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

Source: By Darrell Good, ag economist, University of Illinois

Before examining the implications of the report, it is important to understand some of the basic methodology for making the stocks estimate.

Bacterial Blight Found In Soybeans

July 5, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University

Soybean fields damaged by heavy rain, winds and hail are showing symptoms of bacterial blight of soybean, Purdue University says.

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