Farm Talk Crops

Unpredictable weather requires corn management

2012-02-07T11:19:49-06:00

Bob Nielsen suggested that corn growers should look at a variety of management techniques to give crops the best chance at success - regardless of the weather.

Herbicides affected by spray water pH

2012-01-31T11:10:35-06:00

A series of studies at Purdue University has shown that spray water pH and hardness can reduce the effectiveness of herbicides, making it vitally important for crop producers to test water sources.

Assessing winter wheat for spring nitrogen application

2012-01-24T11:38:50-06:00

Wheat requires good growth in both the fall and spring to realize its yield potential. In the fall, the wheat plant needs to develop a vigorous root system and several healthy tillers.

Warm weather should not harm Kansas wheat crop

2012-01-24T11:12:01-06:00

Jim Shroyer, Research and Extension agronomist at Kansas State University, says that despite the warm temperatures, winter wheat still has winterhardiness and can withstand colder weather.

Post-drought forage recovery discussed

2012-01-24T11:06:29-06:00

The extreme heat and drought last summer not only took their toll on producers but also on cropland and pastureland.

Mild weather causes concern for wheat crop

2012-01-17T10:56:11-06:00

Unusually mild and wet conditions in December and early January caused wheat to green up and created concern about whether the wheat is more susceptible to cold injury if temperatures were to drop sharply.

USDA decodes corn defenses for improved pest resistance

2012-01-10T13:32:19-06:00

A clearer picture of corn's biochemical responses to insect and fungal attacks is emerging.

Farmers show optimism for 2012 Kan. wheat crop

2012-01-04T13:27:45-06:00

Rain and snow events the last two weeks of December have put the 2012 Kansas wheat crop in good shape.

Wheat growers should address top-dress needs

2011-12-28T10:41:50-06:00

Wheat producers should be making plans to accurately assess their crops’ topdress nitrogen requirements.

MU specialist discusses using wheat straw as an alternative winter feed

2011-12-20T11:12:01-06:00

Wheat straw is not a high protein or energy source, but if supplemented properly it can be used for bred cows in five and six body condition scores.