Wheat planting: Tips for good stand establishment
Regardless of the soil moisture conditions at wheat planting time, producers can take a few important steps to improve their chances of getting a good stand of wheat. This article discusses several management factors that can influence stand establishment in wheat.
Alfalfa management options for short or drought-stressed stands
This article discusses management options for short or drought-stressed alfalfa stands. Always use caution when harvesting alfalfa in the fall, especially if the plant is drought-stressed. Cutting the crop without leaving 6-8 weeks of re-growth before the first freeze can damage the stand and reduce persistence for subsequent years.
Small grain forage options for this fall
Pasture productivity has been reduced in the past two years, and forage supplies have been greatly reduced due to dry weather. Even in normal years, filling the forage needs outside summer grazing can be challenging. Small grain forages planted in the fall or spring can provide a profitable forage option for producers.
Harvest aid application decisions in cotton
The use of harvest aid products is a common practice in cotton production in the U.S. Cotton Belt to prepare the crop for harvest and optimize lint yield and fiber quality. Harvest aid categories include boll openers, defoliants, desiccants, and regrowth inhibitors.
Weed management practices: Fall scouting and equipment cleaning
Weed management encompasses more than controlling actively growing weeds. Farmers can be proactive to help prevent the future spread of weeds. This article discusses two weed management practices: fall scouting for weed escapes and equipment cleaning.
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World of Weeds: Longspine sandbur
This World of Weeds feature is longspine sandbur, sometimes called mat sandbur or grassy sandbur. As the name implies, this grass produces seeds in spiny burs. It grows in disturbed areas, including cultivated fields, roadsides, field edges, and farmsteads.
Fall frost and freeze: Not yet, but not far off
When do the first frost and freeze events typically occur in Kansas? This article examines the average dates for these two significant cold weather events and discusses the upcoming short-term and seasonal temperature outlooks for Kansas.
Survey of integrated weed management practices used by Kansas soybean producers
With the recent increase in early soybean planting, considerable research has been conducted on various weed management strategies. However, real-world farmer insights are limited. This survey explores the practical aspects of early planting, chemical use, and row spacing.