AGRICULTURE & FARM NEWS
Controlling Western Bean Cutworm
Western Bean Cutworm can be a serious pest in field corn, significantly reducing yield and quality if not properly managed. In the past, Western Bean Cutworm (WBC) could be found concentrated to smaller hotspots in [...]
Spider Mite Management in Corn
Spider mites can be a major pest across the Crop Quest trade area. Although we worry about spider mite management mostly in corn, they can be very damaging in sorghum, wheat and soybeans as well. [...]
Yield Mapping To Improve Crop Yield Potential
With the high costs of crop inputs, it is vital to ensure the inputs applied are necessary and beneficial. Yield mapping can provide the key to determining the effectiveness and efficiency of the inputs. “Many [...]
Roundup Ready Alfalfa Is A Must When Spring Planting
“It’s vital to use Roundup Ready Alfalfa when planting hay in the spring,” agrees Rob Benyshek, Crop Quest Western Region Vice President and Eric Konrade, Crop Quest Division Manager, Garden City, KS. No other pre-emergent [...]
Growing Canola: Management is Key to Production
Growing canola can be a viable alternative to growing wheat in certain parts of our trade area. “Canola provides an option for weed control in wheat ground,” emphasizes Howard Bartel, Crop Quest Agronomist in the [...]
Dairy Producers Impacted By Lack of Moisture
The dairy industry has grown rapidly across the High Plains region over the last decade. “Dairy numbers and number of cows have likely peaked in Western Kansas due to the limited supply of water,” states [...]