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Aug
2014
Category Archives: Wheat
11
Aug
2014
Post-Harvest Weed Control
11
Aug
2014
Corn harvest will likely start toward the end of this month. As the corn dries down the next couple weeks expect a new flush of Palmer amaranth. Moreover, with all the rain the first week of August any thin corn stand areas will likely have a new heavy flush of Palmer amaranth. Though no one wants to spend more money with corn commodity price so low, it will pay off next spring to have less Palmer amaranth to mange in soybean or cotton. Continue reading
26
Jul
2014
Insecticides – So Many Names!
26
Jul
2014
By request, I am providing a list of active ingredients and trade names (see below). This does not include all examples. Feel free to make comments about other “generic” trade names you may be using. Please keep in mind that formulations may vary considerably, and thus, rates may need to be adjusted accordingly. Also, not all products be labeled for the same crops. It is your responsibility to follow instructions on the insecticide label. The information below is also available in UT’s insect control recommendations for field crops. Continue reading
19
Jul
2014
Proper Nozzle Selection for Pesticide Applications
19
Jul
2014
As we get further into the year, bugs begin to enter our fields, disease onset starts to occur, and weeds continue to flourish, our chances of making tank-mixed applications increase. This ultimately makes spray nozzle selection more challenging as most products require different droplet sizes. Continue reading
14
Jul
2014
Reminder: Milan No-till Field Day This Thursday
14
Jul
2014
Without a doubt, the Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day is one of the most far-ranging agricultural field days in the nation. The event is a junction for producers with varied farming interests. Tours will cover topics as diverse as row crop sustainability, beef cattle production, natural resource management, unmanned aerial systems and even the compatibility of honeybees and agriculture. Registration is free and begins at 6 a.m. CDT, with the first tours leaving at 7 a.m. A total of 16 tours are on the agenda. Continue reading
30
Jun
2014
Crop Progress
30
Jun
2014
As reported by NASS on June 30, 2014
CROP HARVEST AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS WELL
The warm, dry weather allowed producers to make excellent progress with wheat harvest, which is still reported to show average to above average yields. The warm weather benefitted the cotton crop, which is squaring a rate above last year and the 5-year average. Persistent rains over the past two weeks are now showing advantages through corn starting to tassel ahead of normal. Continue reading at Crop Progress 6 29 14
24
Jun
2014
Crop Progress
24
Jun
2014
As reported by NASS on June 23, 2014
LONG SUFFERING PRODUCERS GET BREAK IN WEATHER
Producers took full advantage of the break in wet weather and made great progress with wheat harvest and soybean planting. Wheat harvest now falls more in line with both last year and the 5-year average, and still indicates strong yields. Continue reading at Crop Progress 6 22 14 .
19
Jun
2014
Double Crop Burndown Strategy
19
Jun
2014
Wheat harvest is in full gear and yield reports have been very good. This of course has led to a number of questions on double crop burndown strategy. Continue reading