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Armyworms finding forage crops in Missouri
The activity of army worms often is missed because their damage from the windshield of a car can be mistaken for browning that is caused by drought. A closer look reveals ragged leaves and major defoliation.
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Agronomist offers wheat seeding tips
Problems with plant growth and development later in the year can be traced back to poor emergence or inadequate root growth and tiller development in the fall and early winter.
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Spider mites moving into Kansas soybeans
Spider mites are usually a problem in soybeans when the weather turns warmer and drier.
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Corn earworms showing up in soybean fields
It seems like we have higher numbers of corn earworms than usual this year in soybeans across the state of Kansas.
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Certified seed can improve bottom line
With certification, seed from every field is tested for noxious weeds, varietal uniformity, and germination, all of which are important factors when planting a seed crop.
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Soil pH, fertility maximize wheat profits
Managing soil fertility and soil pH is a must when trying to achieve profitable yield levels.
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Preserving yield potential and increasing kernel weight
Late-season stress can greatly impact the realized yield potential of a corn crop. For those involved in corn production, we should consider how we might help preserve yield potential during these late growth stages.
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Gray leaf spot found in Kansas corn fields
One problem stemming from the moisture is gray leaf spot that has been building in corn fields in northeast and north central Kansas.
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Kansas wheat yield, quality above average
According to the monthly Crops Report issued by the Kansas Agricultural Statistics office on July 9, the 2010 crop should total 369 million bushels, the same production that farmers had in 2009.
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Good protein in Kansas wheat eases market fears
Kansas wheat has been averaging about 12 percent protein.
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Armyworms finding forage crops in Missouri
