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Determining Whether To Begin Corn Planting

April 25, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting
Source: R.L. (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue University
The 2014 corn planting season is certainly off to a slow start in Indiana and elsewhere across the Midwest, primarily due to delayed drying and warming of soils. The April 21 USDA-NASS crop report estimated that 1% of Indiana's corn crop had been planted as of April 20, compared to the 5-year average planting progress of 14%.
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Considerations For Designing Crop Rotations

April 25, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting
Source: Ruth and Dwayne Beck, South Dakota State University
Historically farmers considered crop rotation a valuable part of their farm management. Crop rotations can be complicated or straightforward. In any given situation there are many factors that each farmer will need to weigh and consider as they find the right crop rotation for them. There are a few guidelines that can help producers with their planning.
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Tips For Planting A Field To Soybeans For The First Time

April 24, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Source: Mike Staton, Michigan State University Extension
Soybean production is expanding. In some situations, the crop will be planted in fields that have never been planted to soybeans or haven't been planted to soybeans for more than four years. This article provides recommendations for planting soybeans under these conditions.
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When Is It Too Cold To Apply A Burndown Herbicide?

April 17, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Source: University of Missouri, Kevin Bradley and Mandy Bish
Because of the dramatic swings in air temperature that we've experienced already this spring, we've received a few questions about the effect of air temperatures on our spring burndown applications. Specifically, most people are asking, "When is it too cold to apply a burndown herbicide?" and "What are the conditions that lead to poor weed control following a burndown herbicide application?"
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