CROPS
Sesame -- A New Summer Crop Sesame Can Out-Compete Corn, Milo in Hot, Dry Environments Wed Jul 28, 2010 03:25 PM CDT
Sesame is spreading across the southern Great Plains as a new crop to rotate with winter wheat. It can out-compete corn and milo in that hot environment.
Scoring Roots, Counting Bugs Be on the Lookout for Rootworm Infestations Wed Aug 4, 2010 01:09 PM CDT
Use of Bt hybrids doesn't mean growers should forget about checking for corn rootworm infestations. Root pruning and adult silk feedings still can be possible.
SDS Sightings on the Rise Soybean Damage Shows in Many States Thu Aug 26, 2010 03:05 PM CDT
Sudden death syndrome symptoms are common this season, and sightings are on the rise. What growers should understand is the infections occurred back in May.
Stability Returns to Fertilizer Market Global, U.S. Nutrient Supplies Bring Calmer Conditions Tue Aug 3, 2010 01:03 PM CDT
Experts expect fertilizer prices to return to typical price fluctuations for the next 18 months, as more stability comes into global and domestic markets. Strong corn plantings should keep fertilizer demand strong in the U.S.
Estimating Corn Yield Mid-August Estimates Can Be Accurate Thu Aug 5, 2010 04:06 PM CDT
You can combine late-summer field scouting and estimating yields to get a feel for how the 2010 corn crop is doing.
Production Blog
My Two Cents 8/27 2:39PM
Can't criticize yield estimates if you understand the process and goal - one national number.
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In SDS-infected fields, why do some areas seem immune?
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SDS Root Symptoms 8/26 2:08PM
Presence of blue mold on the root surfaces confirms SDS.
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Corn plants seem to tolerate nitrogen shortages early as ear size seems to remain unaffected.
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