How to handle larger seed size this spring
The atypical growing season in 2012 impacted soybean seed size and shape. Here is some advice to help clients maximize planter performance and ensure the highest possible planting accuracy with larger soybean seed.
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Rumen microbiology textbook now online
The textbook provides an overview of rumen microbiology and its role in ruminant nutrition. A PDF can be downloaded for free via the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center web site.
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Custom harvester meeting set
Join Vita Plus in "Mastering the Forage Challenge" during its Custom Harvester Meeting, Feb. 19-20, in Madison, Wis.
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Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council Conference set for Feb. 8
While the drought of 2012 was an extreme example of dry conditions during a growing season, it was not an anomaly, meaning producers have to be prepared to deal with periods of dry conditions as part of their annual management plans, an Ohio State University Extension specialist said.
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Finding the potential availability of manure phosphorus in soil
It's important to understand the forms of phosphorus in manure and how manure interacts with soil before improved manure management strategies can be developed.
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Effects of 2012 drought on feeding dairy animals
Here are some answers on how to handle feeding challenges presented by the drought of 2012.
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Revolutionary technology aids thirsty crops during drought
While much of the nation’s crops withered under last year’s punishing drought, Michigan State University researchers dramatically increased corn and vegetable production on test farms using revolutionary new water-saving membranes.
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Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference coming up
Alfalfa winter survival following a drought and how to best manage through that situation will be one of the key topics addressed during the Feb. 5-6 Alfalfa Expo, to be held in Kearney, Neb.
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Management strategies help control resistant weeds
DuPont Pioneer agronomists say management decisions, such as improved herbicide choices, clean seedbeds and careful planning for harvest, can help decrease resistant weeds.
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Cover crops improve soil health, yields
Using cover crops such as oilseed radish, cereal rye, cowpea or Austrian winter pea can help growers improve soil health which leads to higher yields and lower input costs, an Ohio State University Extension expert says.
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Explore new crop management strategies in 2013
This year may be the year to try a new crop management strategy. If so, you will want to use the best strategies to maximize yield. Here are some management tactics to explore.
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