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Getting The Most Out Of Lime Applications

July 28, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Source: Kansas State University Extension
Correcting acid soil conditions through the application of lime can have a significant impact on crop yields, especially with alfalfa. Liming is one of the most essential, but often overlooked, management decisions a producer can make.
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Assess Corn Rootworm Protection

July 25, 2014 | Posted in Equipment
A journal article published recently (July 2014) confirms that rotation-resistant and rotation-susceptible western corn rootworms are affected by Bt root tissue in a similar fashion.
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Researchers Explore Early Corn Planting

July 25, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting
Source: Vanessa Beeson, Mississippi State University
As early corn comes to market in July, growers are reminded that timing counts for a lot when it comes to planting corn. That's why Mississippi State University scientists are researching the effects of planting date, plant population and hybrid selection on field corn yields.
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Alternative Tilling Methods Offer New Planting Ideas for Farmers

July 21, 2014 | Posted in Water Management
Source: MagicValley
To till or not to till? Mini-Cassia farmers are answering that question as more lean toward alternative methods to grow crops. Always looking for a way to boost crop yields and reduce water usage, many farmers are shaking up the established method of preparing fields and planting seeds. Greater yields, less water use and richer soil are some primary benefits they see from new methods.
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What To Consider Before An Early Fungicide Application In Corn

July 18, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection
Source: Penn State Extension
As you travel over your field with your herbicide this season, you may be considering adding a fungicide to that pass. If so, there are a few things to think about. In general, early fungicide applications on corn (V5-V7) have not been shown to provide much yield benefit over no treatment (average is +1 bushel per acre). In repeated trials across the country, we see the best opportunity for yield response with a treatment at tassel (average: +8 bushels per acre). However, there are some situations in which an early treatment may be more economical.
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