AGRICULTURE & FARM NEWS
Double Cropping Grain Sorghum Following Wheat
Guest Post By Brent Bean, Ph.D., Sorghum Checkoff Agronomy Director Planted grain sorghum following a failed or harvested wheat crop (double cropping) is an option for many regions of the U.S. The success of the [...]
Reduce Stress to Maximize Yield Potential
Managing plant health and reducing plant stress are crucial at various growth stages throughout the life of a corn plant. These practices can greatly influence final yield potential. Ear size and the number of kernel [...]
Understanding Grain Fill Weather – Optimizing Wheat Yield
We are headed into the all-important grain fill period of wheat where temperatures greatly affect the overall yield of the crop. Ideally, we want to see a long grain fill period. The duration of grain [...]
Wheat Disease Pressure Expected to be High This Year
What a difference a year makes. Last year the extended drought made it difficult to establish wheat stands or allow for extensive fall or spring growth. That led to lower than normal disease pressure in [...]
Managing Iron Chlorosis in Soybeans
At-planting EDDHA Chelated Iron treatment vs check with no Iron added shows dramatic results in severely deficient soils. Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC) in soybeans is a significant concern for soybean growers, as it [...]
Managing Alfalfa Cuttings for Both Yield and Quality
There are many strategies for managing alfalfa cuttings. Some producers cut alfalfa based on a set schedule of days between cuttings, while some producers try to cut based on growth stage. Either strategy works, [...]