News Archives for October 2008

GLH Performance Update for Halloween

October 31, 2008

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ISU Agronomy Updates

October 31, 2008

Iowa grain yields are predicted to be third highest in state history (USDA October estimate of 172 bu/acre); however, grain quality may be poor in areas.

OSU Extension tool aids farmers in budgeting farm enterprises

October 29, 2008

With the economy still in flux and agriculture production inputs like fertilizer still historically high, budgeting farm enterprises is even more essential to remaining profitable and sustainable.

KY: Check Alfalfa for Fall Pests

October 29, 2008

Investigation of a recent alfalfa seeding that was developing bare spots turned up the black legume aphid, also called the cowpea aphid.

OSU’s C.O.R.N. Newsletter

October 28, 2008

Here’s the October 28 report from OSU.

ISU: Fall NH3 to start soon. . .

October 28, 2008

But not too soon!

GLH Performance Update: October 24

October 27, 2008

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ISU’s Weekly ICM Newsletter

October 27, 2008

New articles in the ICM Newsletter for the week of 10/20/2008 – 10/26/2008.

Purdue: Wet Grain a Surprise to Some Growers

October 23, 2008

Over the past week or so, I have received several questions from growers and consultants in the northern half of the state about the apparent slow drydown of this year’s corn crop in the field.

OSU’s C.O.R.N. Newsletter

October 21, 2008

Here’s the latest from Ohio State:

Big and Small Changes Convert to Fertilizer Dollars Saved

October 21, 2008

Except for cash rent, corn producers now spend more for fertilizer than any other input.

Fertilizer Prices Soften

October 21, 2008

Source: The Brock Report

ISU’s ICM Newsletter

October 20, 2008

New articles in the ICM Newsletter for the week of 10/13/2008 – 10/19/2008.

Illinois and Wisconsin Agronomic Update

October 20, 2008

Corn harvest is well underway now and data is starting to roll in from most areas.

Iowa and South Dakota Agronomy Update

October 20, 2008

I have been getting quite a bit of interest in how corn dries down after maturity this week.

UNL’s CropWatch

October 20, 2008

A new issue of CropWatch has been posted to the Web. Additional stories and more crop budgets will be added in the next week.

Farmers See Grain Profits Disappear as Prices Fall Below Cost of Production

October 17, 2008

The economic hurricane trashing Wall Street has done more than demolish 401(k) plans: It has also created a nightmare scenario for corn and soybean farmers.

GLH Performance Update: October 17

October 17, 2008

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Missouri Integrated Pest & Crop Management Newsletter

October 17, 2008

Here’s the link to the PDF from the Univ. of Missouri

MN: When Phosphate and Potash Prices Stay High

October 15, 2008

Click here to read George Rehm’s article

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