News Archives for September 2007

OSU: Minimizing Harvest Losses in Drought Damaged Corn Fields

September 28, 2007

Drought stress, combined with uneven emergence and development problems, has resulted in smaller than normal ears, and a greater percentage of “nubbin” ears in many Ohio corn fields.

Field Drydown Robs Yield

September 28, 2007

Here are several articles about whether to leave hybrids to dry in the field or harvest now and drydown on the farm.

Should you harvest now?

September 28, 2007

Farmers typically delay harvest to reduce grain moisture and save on drying costs.

ALERT: Asian soybean rust found in central Iowa: Dallas County

September 28, 2007

Iowa State University has confirmed the presence of soybean rust infection from plant samples taken this week from a soybean field in Dallas County in central Iowa.

IL: Extension Update

September 28, 2007

Click here to read Friday’s update

From field to fuel: Michigan State University research drives future planting decisions

September 28, 2007

Some call it corn, others call it maize, but at Michigan State University (MSU), it’s what is driving research to fuel the emerging bioeconomy.

ISU: What are your yields?

September 27, 2007

It’s harvest time in Iowa.

Asian Soybean Rust Confirmed in Southern Illinois

September 27, 2007

Asian soybean rust was discovered in a field in southern Illinois this week.

Wisconsin Pest Report – Corn

September 27, 2007

This is the last weekly bulletin for the 2007 growing season.

Monsanto corn technology approved for pilot crop insurance program

September 26, 2007

A new pilot program recently approved by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation will provide farmers an opportunity to pay lower premiums if they plant a majority of their corn acres using hybrid seeds that feature YieldGard Plus® with Roundup Ready® Corn 2 or YieldGard VT Triple™ technology from Monsanto Company.

Purdue: Tips for farmers pressured ever earlier to make seed selection

September 26, 2007

Farmers are facing pressure from sales representatives to place their seed orders earlier each year, but the problem with this is that the current year’s yield trial information is not yet available, said a Purdue University expert.

FALL ARMYWORM PROBLEMS REPORTED FROM WEST TENNESSEE

September 26, 2007

Information from entomologists at the University of Tennessee Experiment Station at Jackson indicates several counties in west Tennessee are experiencing outbreak levels of fall armyworm in pastures.

ISU: It’s That Time of Year

September 25, 2007

Yea, my favorite time of year, harvest and football!

DTN: Check Hybrid Performance at Harvest

September 25, 2007

Keeping a season-long log of how various hybrids and varieties perform and respond to stresses is always a good idea.

KSU: Proper timing of last alfalfa cutting can improve long-term productivity

September 25, 2007

It may be tempting to squeeze out one last cutting of alfalfa in mid-October, especially if a late rain encourages late growth, but producers must consider the long-term effects of such a decision, said Jim Shroyer, Kansas State University Research and Extension crop production specialist.

ISU: Harvest in full swing

September 25, 2007

It’s hard to believe its still September, considering the amount of corn harvest done already.

CHS offers low linolenic soybean contracting for 2008

September 25, 2007

CHS Inc., a Fortune 200 grains, energy and foods company, will again offer a special contract program to producers and elevators for low linolenic trait soybeans.

OSU: CORN newsletter

September 24, 2007

Here’s the latest from OSU.

IL/WI Agronomy Report

September 24, 2007

Corn harvest continues in much of Illinois and has just gotten underway in Wisconsin.

IA/ SD Agronomy Report

September 24, 2007

Harvest is rolling along nicely now in Iowa and South Dakota.