Crop Progress
Understanding early season stress
Corn can face many different stresses that can reduce stands, such as cold or wet soils, insect feeding, cold temperatures and unfavorable weather conditions.
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Alfalfa weevil starts to emerge; growers need to scout fields
Indiana has had enough warm, spring days for alfalfa growers to start seeing alfalfa weevil emerging in their fields. So producers should be scouting for the pest now instead of waiting to see obvious damage before doing anything about it, a Purdue Extension entomologist says.
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N is key to uptake of other corn nutrients, study shows
A historical analysis of corn research shows that new hybrids are taking up more nitrogen than older plant varieties after the crucial flowering stage, a clue as to how plant scientists will need to adapt crops to increase yields.
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Prepare for upcoming forage season
Now is the time to evaluate the well-being of your forage crop. A recent podcast offers guidelines for assessing pastures and forage stands.
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New silage production reference manual
The manual contains information about several aspects of silage production, including planting, growing, harvesting, storing and feeding.
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Scout for early signs of alfalfa weevils
A recent Kansas State "Milk Lines" podcast discusses alfalfa weevil management to prevent damage to your alfalfa crop.
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Video: Use corn fungicides to target disease
An Extension plant pathologist talks about when a foliar fungicide should be used on corn.
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Monitor sulfur status of forages
Know when to apply a sulfur-containing fertilizer to sulfur-deficient alfalfa.
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Need for sulfur right behind N, P and K
Sulfur is one of the 16 elements essential to crop production. It is typically considered a secondary macronutrient (along with calcium and magnesium), but is essential for maximum crop yield and quality.
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Tips for managing alfalfa during a drought
Adjusting harvest management during drought may salvage some yield and aid alfalfa recovery.
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Do you need to treat for adult corn rootworms?
Three factors must be taken into account before a foliar insecticide application is warranted for adult corn rootworms.
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