After the Fallow

Watch for Weeds, Nutrient Problems on Empty Acres

Emily Unglesbee
By  Emily Unglesbee , DTN Staff Reporter
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Flooding caused millions of acres to go unplanted in 2015, and growers will face tough weed populations and possible nutrient deficiencies there in 2016. (DTN photo by Elaine Shein)
Flooding caused millions of acres to go unplanted in 2015, and growers will face tough weed populations and possible nutrient deficiencies there in 2016. (DTN photo by Elaine Shein)
Farmers whose fields were flooded out or left fallow in 2015 should brace for some tougher management issues this spring, with weeds and nutrient deficiencies topping the list of challenges.

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Emily Unglesbee

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