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Assess Wireworm Risk Before Planting Corn
2013-04-03 20:03:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Purdue University Extension Corn growers need to scout their fields to determine wireworm populations before planting so they don't miss the optimum treatment window, says Christian Krupke, a Purdue Extension entomologist. read more
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7 Tips for No-Till Planting in a Dry Year
2013-04-01 15:54:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln The residue cover in no-till fields is essential when it comes to conserving water. The residue protects the soil surface, reducing crusting and soil moisture evaporation. When it comes to no-till planting, the key is to minimize the soil and residue disturbance. read more
14 Ways to Protect Bees when Planting Corn, Soybeans this Spring
2013-03-29 20:46:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Ohio State University There are concerns with possible bee kills from the use of neonicotinoid seed treatments when planting corn. The neonicotinoids, when applied to the seed, get mixed with the talc that is used to allow seeds to flow more easily in the planters, and then the insecticides plus talc enter the environment during planting or when the seed boxes are cleaned. This dust can settle on flowering plants and weeds that bees will use for forage, or perhaps contact the bees or nearby hives directly resulting in bee mortality. read more
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Prevent Sidewall Compaction When Planting Corn this Spring
2013-03-29 19:41:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: DuPont Pioneer With the potential for wet soils in some areas of the country this spring, compaction may be an issue during planting. Sidewall compaction in wet soils can be a problem, especially if the crop is mudded-in and a dry spell occurs after planting. read more
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Farm Bureau Comments on USDA Crop Planting Report
2013-03-29 14:09:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: American Farm Bureau Federation A crop report issued Thursday by the Agriculture Department indicates that America’s farmers are preparing to plant 97.3 million acres of corn, one of the largest crops in history, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The forecast is on target with what grain industry analysts had expected. read more
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