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Preemergence Herbicides, Dry Soils and Rain

April 7, 2021 | Posted in Crop Protection

Preemergence herbicides kill weeds by being absorbed into the seed as the seed imbibes water. Widespread dry conditions this spring mean extra attention needs to be paid to timing for herbicide applications to be effective, says Iowa State University.

Best Practices for Avoiding Compaction at Harvest

Ag engineer Paul Jasa shares some actionable information about avoiding compaction issues this fall during harvest to pave the way for planting next spring.

By Paul Jasa posted on October 26, 2018 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

In some areas, fall rains have left the fields soft and ruts are being cut into the soil during harvest. These ruts leave the soil surface rough and have severe compaction below them.

An Erratic Spring Yields Erratic Corn in Kentucky

June 7, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Kentucky

Much of the crop is finally large enough to reveal nutrient deficiencies from planting errors, restricted roots, dry spots in fields and damage from storm system Alberto.

How Long Can Canola Seed Sit in Dry, Dusty Soil?

June 7, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: Canola Council of Canada

The Canola Council of Canada addresses an important question about canola seed planted in droughty conditions.

Fertilizer Toxicity in Dry Conditions May Kill Canola Seedlings

May 23, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Alberta Canola Producers Commission

Not only do dry soil conditions hamper seed germination, they also raise the risk of fertilizer toxicity for seedlings after they germinate, especially in a sensitive crop like canola, says Don Flaten, soil scientist at the University of Manitoba.

Early Cover Crop Termination Following El Niño

March 24, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Ohio State University Extension

With an earlier spring and lower soil moisture, no-tillers with cover crops that overwintered should consider terminating their cover crops earlier than usual, says Ohio State University Extension.

Planting Soybeans in Dry Conditions

May 12, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Abnormally dry conditions may compel growers to reconsider planting depths for soybeans, says South Dakota State University Extension.

Considerations For Planting Wheat Into Dry Soils

October 15, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Kansas State University

Producers faced with very dry soils basically have three main options when planting winter wheat, says Jim Shroyer, KSU Extension Agronomy State Leader.

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