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Using Cover Crops to Combat Drought Effects

September 7, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: NRCS Nevada

A success story in Lovelock, Nevada, where several years of drought have plagued the area and cover crops were the answer for some farmers. It was a gamble that paid off in addressing soil erosion with the help of NRCS.

Precision Nitrogen Management for Wheat in Kansas Using Optical Sensor Technology

February 8, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension discusses technology to consider that could help take some guesswork out of determining optimum nitrogen application rates for winter wheat.

Banking on Soil Health for Long-Term Profits

October 18, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: USDA-NRCS Texas

Texas no-tiller Tommy Henderson is investing in his soil now so when wheat prices turn around, his fields will be prepared to grow higher yielding crops.

[Video] Making Decisions on Planting Wheat or Canola

August 24, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Oklahoma State University ag economist Eric DeVuyst discusses tools growers can use to decide whether to plant wheat or canola this fall.

Video: A Better Wheat Crop

August 26, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Oklahoma State University Extension small grains specialist Jeff Edwards is looking at what producers can do to help their 2016 wheat crop.

Rare Wheat Disease Appears in Kansas

June 24, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

During the week of May 6, wheat flag smut was detected in a field demonstration plot in Rooks County and confirmed by laboratory tests, according to Kansas State University Extension.

Audio: Fields Tests for Intensive Cropping Systems

June 9, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Kansas State University agronomist Alan Schlegel discusses his multi-year field tests of intensive dryland cropping systems for western Kansas, going beyond the conventional wheat-sorghum-fallow rotations.

Scout Now for Cutworm Activity on Wheat, Alfalfa

April 16, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

When scouting for army cutworms, use a treatment threshold of 4 or more cutworm larvae per square foot for winter wheat or alfalfa, or 2 or more if the wheat is thin or the alfalfa is newly established.

9 Questions to Ask to Determine Cause of Wheat Yellowing

March 31, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

If wheat is yellow it's important to determine the cause, Kansas State University says, as growers can take action in some situations and correct the problem.

Developing a Nitrogen Plan for Wheat this Spring

March 28, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Michigan State shares how to estimate the amount of nitrogen to apply to wheat this spring and other considerations to keep in mind.

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