Herbicide Resistance Meetings Return
A series of meetings in November and December will address problems associated with herbicide resistant weeds.
Integrated Crop Management News
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Hundreds of SCN-resistant Soybean Varieties Available for 2013
Profitable soybean yields can be produced in fields infested with the soybean cyst nematode (SCN) by growing SCN-resistant soybean varieties. SCN-resistant soybeans can keep SCN population densities from increasing and produce high yields.
Farmers Reminded to Wait Until Soil Temps are 50 Degrees and Falling Before Applying Anhydrous Ammonia Fertilizer
Farmers are encouraged to wait until soil temperatures remain below 50 degrees Fahrenheit before applying anhydrous ammonia (NH3) fertilizer this fall. With the record early harvest this year, officials with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach said that waiting can help reduce nitrogen loss and better protects the environment.
Fall Soil Sampling for SCN Can Pay Big Dividends in 2013
Fall is a perfect time to sample fields for the presence of the soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Knowing if SCN is present and at what population densities will increase the chances of profitable soybean production in 2013.
Second Edition of Soybean Cyst Nematode Field Guide Available
The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) has been a particularly damaging pest of soybean in the 2012 growing season in Iowa and throughout the Midwest. Knowledge of the biology and management of SCN is key to continued profitable soybean production in infested fields. ISU and the Iowa Soybean Association have recently released the revised, second edition of the Soybean Cyst Nematode Field Guide.
Cool Stored Grain This Weekend
By Greg Brenneman, ISU Extension and Outreach
So far this harvest, a lot of corn and soybeans have gone into storage at temperatures in the 70s and some 80s. With grain this warm, moisture migration and spoilage can occur quickly, even with fairly dry grain. With forecast highs in the 50s with lows in the 30s for this weekend and next week, grain bin fans should be running by the end of the week to get stored grain cooled down as soon as possible.