OSU: Take Steps to Reduce Compaction Before Spring Planting
March 9, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With a late harvest, a wet fall and slow-melting snow, Ohio farmers may be facing more compaction issues than usual this spring.
July 29, 2005 Agronomy
by Bob Hartzler
July 28 , 2005 – Each year in mid to late July weeds begin to poke their heads through the soybean canopy, therefore tempting farmers to load up the sprayer for one last trip across the field.
Although they realize much of the impact of the weeds on crop yields may have already occurred, they feel they may still be able to reduce weed seed production and reduce harvest problems. This ariticle summarizes research investigating the impact of late-season applications on weed seed production (Clay, P.A. and J. L. Griffin. 2000. Weed seed production and seedling emergence responses to late-season glyphosate applications. Weed Sci. 48:481-486.).
March 9, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With a late harvest, a wet fall and slow-melting snow, Ohio farmers may be facing more compaction issues than usual this spring.
March 9, 2010
In a year met with unique corn harvest and storage issues, paying extra attention to grain bin safety has become of utmost importance to farmers, said Matt Roberts, Purdue Extension grain storage specialist.
March 8, 2010
Nitrogen fertilization is essential for profitable corn production.