News Archives for September 2008

Scattered Frost May Nip Soybean Crop Early Next Week

September 30, 2008

The AccuWeather.com Agricultural Forecast Center reports a scattered frost may nip the soybean crop in the upper Midwest early next week.

European Commission transmits to Council proposal to authorise a GM soybean MON89788

September 30, 2008

The Commission will transmit to the Council a proposal to authorise a genetically modified (GM) soybean after Member States did not endorse it today during a meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH).

How Much Does Drying Corn Cost?

September 30, 2008

We often think in terms of actual yield, but dry corn is worth more than wet corn. How much higher yield do you need to offset the drying costs of wetter corn?

OSU: Time to Give the Sprayer Final Rinsing Before Storage

September 30, 2008

This may be a good time to put your sprayer in a safe place for the winter, unless you intend to spray for winter annual weeds after grain harvest. The most important thing is to clean it thoroughly before storage.

ISU’s ICM Newsletter

September 29, 2008

New articles in the ICM Newsletter for the week of 9/22/2008 – 9/28/2008.

Purdue: Yield Losses and Harvesting Challenges for Severely Lodged Corn

September 29, 2008

The remnant of Hurricane Ike moved through southern Indiana about two weeks ago packing winds in excess of 60 mph that caused damage to corn crops ranging from mild stalk lodging to nearly totally flat fields.

OSU: Potential for Mold Development in Downed Corn

September 29, 2008

The wind storm from Hurricane Ike that swept across the state during the weekend of September 13-14 caused considerable damage in several corn fields, leaving huge sections of some fields with plants either laying flat on the ground and broken off at various heights along the stalk.

Will you be harvesting wet corn?

September 26, 2008

Here’s a link to information from the University of Illinois

MN: Planning Ahead

September 26, 2008

It’s no secret. Fertilizer marketing and sales procedures have changed dramatically.

Ohio State University agricultural engineer suggest low-energy alternative to high-temperature grain drying

September 26, 2008

A little-used grain-drying technique can help farmers control energy costs, according to an Ohio State University agricultural engineer.

OSU: Remember safety when harvesting downed corn

September 26, 2008

With windblown corn in various conditions, from leaning stalks to plants on the ground, harvesting may be a challenge this fall, but Ohio expert cautions not to forget safety in the haste to salvage crop losses.

ISU: Harvest underway

September 26, 2008

With yesterday being the first day of fall, it’s appropriate to announce that fall harvest is underway.

Mold in Your Ears? Diplodia and Fusarium Ear Rots

September 26, 2008

We’ve had a lot of moisture lately. Although the season should be winding down, late planting has led to later maturing fields, which has many producers worried about ear and stalk rots and even seed germinating on the cob.

PF: Select for Yield or Triats?

September 24, 2008

Growers have more than bushels per acre to consider when making their hybrid and variety choices.

OSU’s C.O.R.N. Newsletter

September 23, 2008

Here’s the latest report from Ohio State.

Timing Fall Alfalfa Harvest — Marvin Hall, PSU Forage Specialist

September 23, 2008

Traditionally, the recommendation has been NOT to harvest alfalfa 4-6 weeks (critical period) before the 1st killing frost. And that is still very safe advice!

PSU: Corn Stalk Quality

September 23, 2008

Yield reports are beginning to trickle in with some interesting results.

KY: Larger soybean aphid populations in central Kentucky

September 23, 2008

Larger than usual soybean aphid populations have been reported by a crop consultant in Adair, Boyle and Lincoln counties in central Kentucky.

Agronomy Update – Sept 21

September 21, 2008

As I’m driving across Iowa last week my cell phone rings, it’s a DSM from Michigan wondering what is going on with the corn in his district, the tops are dying?