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Late-Season Purpling In Sorghum

October 24, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Purpling of plant tissues has been detected on sorghum in various regions of the state this fall. In many cases, this is related to an abundance of photosynthetic sugars and accumulation of a pigment called anthocyanin (reddish-purple pigment) within the plants.

Drought Stress: Soybeans Hide It Better Than Corn

July 2, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Stu Ellis, FarmGate Blog

Soybeans may tolerate drought better than corn, but the reason may be their ability to camouflage their drought stress better than corn.

Bacterial Blight Found In Soybeans

July 5, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University

Soybean fields damaged by heavy rain, winds and hail are showing symptoms of bacterial blight of soybean, Purdue University says.

Those Wrapped and Twisted Whorls in Corn

June 16, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Bob Nielsen, Purdue University

The curious phenomenon often referred to as the twisted whorl syndrome is showing up in some fields again this summer.

Visual Symptoms Tell Story of Nutrient Deficiencies

October 19, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: The Mosaic Company

Throughout the growing season, crops may exhibit unusual coloring, stunted growth and leaf damage or defoliation.

Waiting For Asian Soybean Rust Could Quickly Cost You Yield

The disease never showed up last year in most of the country after dire warnings, but believe it — rust could arrive in your fields and steal yield before you even know it’s there.

By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2006 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

If you're waiting for Asian soybean rust to appear in your fields before you spray, Marty Wiglesworth suggests you reconsider.

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