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Damping Off In Corn, Soybeans

By Anne Dorrance and Eric Richer posted on June 25, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Ohio State University

Several reports from fields in parts of the state with repeated saturating rains are reporting high amounts of damping-off of soybean or corn.

El Nino Expected To Benefit U.S. Agriculture

June 16, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: Kansas State University

A Kansas State University senior agricultural economist says there's a 70% chance an El Niño will arrive this fall - and that's good news for the United States.

Strip-Till Considerations In Oklahoma

April 4, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Oklahoma State University

Conservation tillage practices are used throughout the southern Great Plains to reduce soil erosion and conserve soil moisture.

Tillage, Nitrogen Applications Ineffective Residue Decay Methods

April 4, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension, Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Department of Agronomy

Crop residue serves an important role in physically protecting soil by preventing soil erosion during rain events or high winds.

The Dangers Of Applying Fertilizers And Manure To Frozen Ground

February 13, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: By Edwin Ritchey, University of Kentucky

Some producers are taking advantage of frozen ground conditions to apply nitrogen to wheat fields or manure to corn fields.

Rain, Thawing Snow On Frozen Soil Can Cause Rill Erosion

January 20, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: By Sjoerd Duiker, Penn State Extension

Rill and gully erosion is the detachment and transport of soil by concentrated flow of water. Rills are small enough to be removed by normal tillage operations.

Getting Accurate Moisture Readings

By Mark Rosenberg posted on January 10, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Accurate moisture content measurement can help prevent spoiled grain in storage settings and help avoid discounts at the elevator if itâ€™s sold too wet or dry. Moisture meters are valuable tools to keep track of that stored grain.

Tips For Drying And Storing Wet Soybeans

November 26, 2013 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension Service; Michigan State University Extension

Due to the cool and wet conditions, soybeans harvested late at this time will need to be dried either on the farm or at the elevator. Some elevators will accept soybeans up to 20 percent moisture while others will reject loads that are above 16 percent moisture. Contact your elevator prior to delivery.

Corn Drydown — What To Expect?

October 18, 2013 | Posted in Water Management

Source: By Peter Thomison, Ohio State University Extension

Estimating drydown rates and determining when to harvest corn for dry grain storage.

Don't Lose Your Shirt To Nitrogen Deficiency

June 25, 2013 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Peter Scharf, University of Missouri

Drenching rains since April 1 have endangered fertilizer nitrogen applied before that time, as well as nitrogen contributed by the soil.

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Damping Off In Corn, Soybeans

El Nino Expected To Benefit U.S. Agriculture

Strip-Till Considerations In Oklahoma

Tillage, Nitrogen Applications Ineffective Residue Decay Methods

The Dangers Of Applying Fertilizers And Manure To Frozen Ground

Rain, Thawing Snow On Frozen Soil Can Cause Rill Erosion

Getting Accurate Moisture Readings

Tips For Drying And Storing Wet Soybeans

Corn Drydown — What To Expect?

Don't Lose Your Shirt To Nitrogen Deficiency

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