The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-01
Update of Corn Nitrogen Recommendations from MRTN
This article provides an updated Maximum Return to Nitrogen Rate recommendation table for corn planted after soybean. Table 1 and 2 were previously published in the 2021 CORN newsletter... Read more
2022-06-01
Keep Your Eye on Fusarium Head Blight Risk in Pennsylvania
Southern PA is just past flowering in wheat and is watching its barley ripen. Meanwhile, our northern regions have small grains that are flowering or heading now. Don't let your guard down when it... Read more
2022-06-01
Common Stalk Borer Activity Estimate: May 26, 2022
Not much has changed in terms of degree day accumulation for common stalk borers since last week. Cold low temperatures prevented most of the state from accumulating very many degree days. At this... Read more
2022-06-01
Inspecting Grain Bins After a Windstorm
Due to its high profile and light structure, a metal grain bin is susceptible to wind damage. Most grain bins in the United States are designed to withstand wind gusts of up to 105 mph, following ASCE... Read more
2022-06-01
Considerations When Harvesting Short Wheat
In many areas of Kansas, prolonged drought has resulted in short wheat and thin stands. Harvesting wheat in these situations can be a challenge. Special attention needs to be given to cutting height,... Read more
2022-06-01
Assessing Plant Recovery and Replant Considerations
This past week was a tough one for some crops in Nebraska. Crusting, hail, wind and frost damage were observed throughout the state. When damage occurs, it may be necessary to evaluate the field to... Read more
2022-06-01
Idaho Ag Export Value Dips Slightly in First Quarter
The total value of Idaho’s agricultural exports dipped slightly during the first quarter of the year compared with the same period in 2021. Read more
2022-06-01
Using Manure with Corn
Spring planting has been hit and miss for livestock producers in the state. Some producers have corn fields emerging while others have not yet gotten corn planted. Last fall and this past winter were... Read more
2022-06-01
CRG: AFFORDABLE RTK GUIDANCE
If RTK guidance was more affordable, then every farmer would be using it. Until now, the 2 cm RTK accuracy has been a luxury in North America that few can afford. Enter the newly released CRG receiver... Read more
2022-06-01
Canada responds to dairy TRQ disputes
Canada will always support supply management, a government representative said Read more
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2022-06-01
New contest for young ag performers
NC Ag Star is looking for a singer within the ag community Read more
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2022-06-01
MP Barlow reintroduces farm trespassing bill
The bill calls for amendments to animal health legislation Read more
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