Grains

Soil, plant tissue tests: If it ain't broke, don't fix it

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:50:00 +0000

By Susan Jongeneel, University of Illinois

Assistant professor of crop sciences Fabian Fernandez thinks that, in the last few years, there has been a trend toward more micronutrient testing in the soil as well as in plant tissues.

Several insect species can injure or destroy seedling corn

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:07:00 +0000

By Dominic Reisig, North Carolina Extension Entomologist

Sometimes it can be hard to tell what insect pest has injured your seedling corn.

Dust can reduce effectiveness of postemerge herbicides

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:48:00 +0000

Glyphosate of particular concern

By Susan Jongeneel, University of Illinois

Dry soil conditions across much of Illinois have contributed both to accelerated crop planting and to spraying with postemergence herbicides.

Why are corn yields declining in Virginia?

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:15:00 +0000

There is no doubt corn yields across America have gone up over the past 50-60 years.

Farm Press Blog

Rotation, innovation critical for South Carolina grower

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:40:00 +0000

Whether it be driving to nearby Myrtle Beach in his 1960s vintage Ford Galaxy convertible or planting crops on his Bennettsvillle, S.C., farm, Frankie Hinson has always done things a little differently than most folks and often getting surprising results.

Southern corn rust alert issued

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:46:00 +0000

By Paul Vincelli, University of Kentucky

Southern corn rust has become an increasing concern for corn production in the U.S. in the past few years.

Senate farm bill leaves protection gaps

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:05:00 +0000

If U.S. farmers believe commodity prices will stay strong for the next five years, the Senate’s farm bill proposal could be a good choice, say Texas AgriLife Extension economists.

Ethanol study points to major savings at the gas pump

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:43:00 +0000

Several years ago, a study produced by Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development found that, between 2000 and 2010, the benefits of ethanol included reducing U.S. wholesale gasoline prices by nearly 28 cents per gallon nationwide.

U.S. corn planting nears completion for 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:39:00 +0000

Huge crop looks promising

From the National Corn Growers Association

The 2012 planting season is almost over, with 96 percent of U.S. corn acres already planted, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report released Monday, May 21.

Tank-mixes offer pigweed, horseweed burndown options after wheat harvest

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:36:00 +0000

By Larry Steckel, Tennessee Extension Weed Specialist

Wheat harvest started last week and will be wide open this week of May 21st.