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Dicamba Lessons Not Learned

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 26, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Water Management

Earlier this summer, many growers, suppliers and educators figured the lessons learned the hard way in 2017 and 2018 would dramatically reduce this year’s concerns about dicamba use on soybeans. Unfortunately, that hasn't proved to be the case.

Managing Wet Corn with a Late Harvest

November 9, 2017

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Tips for how to handle wet corn and late harvesting.

Inevitable Questions About Winter Insect Survival

February 27, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

University of Kentucky Ag Extension explains how insect survival is impacted by the weather and what pest populations can be expected following the 2014-15 winter.

Assessing Wheat Freeze Damage

February 20, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

No-tillers will need to wait until temperatures warm up to determine whether freeze damage has occurred to the wheat crop, says the University of Kentucky.

Wheat Loses Winter Hardiness During Warm Spells

February 3, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Very warm temperatures can cause wheat to break dormancy this time of year, says Kansas State University Extension. When daytime highs get into the 50s F and lows are above freezing, most wheat varieties will lose some of their winter hardiness.

Cold Hardening in Winter Wheat

December 23, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Wheat in some areas have gone through a bit of a roller coaster ride so far this fall and winter.

Soybean, Corn Seed Germination Before Harvest

October 20, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Missouri Extension

The two primary requirements for soybean seed germination are temperatures above 50 F and seed moisture percentages greater than 50%.

Wait For Cooler Soil Temperatures To Apply Fall Nitrogen

October 17, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension

If you are considering fall application of anhydrous ammonia to corn fields (the only nitrogen fertilizer recommended for fall application), remember to wait until soil temperatures cool to 50 F and continue to trend colder.

Low Temperature During Soybean Maturity

September 9, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: South Dakota State University

This year, we had a slow soybean planting due to high rainfall in June. This was followed by below normal temperature for the whole growing season, which delayed soybean growth and development of this major summer crop.

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Even With Two New Climate Change Reports Predicting Disastrous Weather Extremes, There Are New Opportunities For Long-Term No-Till And Cover Cropping

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2014

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.

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