In-furrow fertilizers for wheat
Wheat is considered a highly responsive crop to band-applied fertilizers, particularly phosphorus. Wheat plants typically show a significant increase in fall tillers and better root development with the use of starter fertilizer.
Cover crop response to herbicides
Cover crop response to herbicides will be influenced by a number of factors, including biological and biochemical characteristics of the plant, chemical characteristics of the herbicide, and weather conditions since herbicide application.
Final irrigation of the growing season - Timing is everything
As the growing season wraps up, producers have an opportunity to improve their water productivity by properly timing their final irrigation application. The goal should be matching available water to crop needs while avoiding excess.
Understanding soybean seed filling: Contribution to yield
There is still quite a bit of yield to be defined for soybeans in the next month. With most of the crop entering seed filling, weather conditions will be critical with respect to final seed weights.
Reports of sugarcane aphid on grain sorghum in Kansas
The sugarcane aphid has now been reported in several counties in Kansas . Producers should be scouting their fields on a routine basis. Read more about scouting methods and treatment thresholds in this article.
World of Weeds: Hophornbeam copperleaf
This World of Weeds article features a weed with a funny name, but one that can be a serious problem – especially if residual herbicides are not used. Learn all about Hophornbeam copperleaf and how to control it.