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Georgia Cotton, Peanuts: Late July Irrigation Considerations
Wilting, moisture stressed cotton. Photo: University of Georgia COTTON Cotton that was planted during May in Georgia should be squaring by now and approaching bloom, if it hasn’t already began blooming. Bloom occurs roughly 9 weeks after planting and water requirements really ramp up and approach peak demand during this time. Irrigation requirements and demands are very critical during the “First flower to first open boll” period of development.
Soybeans: How Accurate Are Early Season Crop Weather Model Forecasts on Yields?
Midseason soybean field. Photo: University of Minnesota Soybean yield forecasts contained in May, June, and July WASDE reports from the USDA provide important information to market participants. The forecasts are based on a crop weather model developed and maintained by the World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB). In a recent farmdoc daily article, we described the WAOB crop weather model for soybeans and replicated the generation of 2020 yield forecasts.
Florida Cotton: Should Crop Rotation History Influence Nematicide Application Choices?
Cotton loaded with bolls. Photo: Jerry Stuckey Reniform nematode is a major pest of cotton. Unlike many other nematodes, it causes problems in a range of soils, including those with lower sand content. Management of this nematode currently relies on nematicide application and crop rotation. Fortunately, resistant cultivars are expected to be available in the near future.
Cotton - Southeast - Don’t Assume Pests Will Give You A Break This Month - AgFax
OVERVIEW Aphid fungus has developed in southwest Georgia. The fungus also is becoming apparent in South Carolina and the southernmost fields in Alabama. Cotton across the Southeast has needed relief from aphid pressure. Spraying has been necessary in places and may still be. But this is at least a positive sign for anyone watching aphids and wondering whether to treat. Stink bug treatments are going out in the oldest cotton.
Minnesota Wheat: Burning Flag Leaves and Leaf Tip Necrosis
Maturing wheat. Photo: Blair Fannin, Texas AgriLife Extension In the past week, I have had several calls about wheat fields that showed severe ‘disease’ on the flag leaf. The symptoms were always described as a dying back of the flag leaf from the tip of the leaf downwards (Photo 1 and 2). This is not a disease but these symptoms are either caused by hot, dry and windy weather (Photo 1), a physiological phenomenon called leaf tip necrosis (Photo 2), or the combination of both.
West Texas IPM: Sugarcane Aphids Arrive; Large Fall Armyworm Flight
Sugarcane aphids on sorghum leaf. Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter Small colonies of sugarcane aphids have been found on grain sorghum in Lubbock and Hale counties in the last two days. Greg Cronholm, Independent Crop Consultant in Hale County, texted last night and reported finding a few small colonies. I found some today on blooming sorghum on the Experiment Station in Lubbock. Scouting and management guidelines are here.
Michigan, Indiana: Wet Year Irrigation Decisions
Irrigated soybean in Perkins County, Nebraska. Photo: University of Nebraska-Lincoln At some point in time, precipitation falls short of crop needs and the crop starts to deplete the soil moisture reserve signaling the start of irrigation season. A huge variation in crop development exists in Michigan and Indiana in 2019. Near the state line, some irrigated fields will be at tassel by the second week of July while others are less than knee-high and will likely tassel closer to the end of July.
Prevent Plant Acres, Trade Aid - A Discussion with USDA Under Secretary
Saturated field remains unplanted, will likely qualify for prevented planting. Photo: University of Minnesota Bill Northey, the USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, was a guest on Friday’s “Adams on Agriculture” radio show with Mike Adams. Today’s update highlights the parts of Friday’s discussion that focused on prevent plant acres and market facilitation program payments.
Illinois: Prevented Planting and Cover Crops - What’s Allowed, What’s Not?
Later season field of cover crops in southeastern Nebraska. Photo: Paul Jasa, UNL There have been a number of developments since my June 17 article on managing prevented-planting (PP) fields. A major change was the granting of permission to harvest cover crops planted on PP acres after September 1, instead of November 1. In addition, harvesting after September 1 can now be done with a forage harvester—as silage—rather than only by grazing or making hay.
Minnesota: Nutrient Management Research - What We’re Studying - Podcast
Minnesota: Nutrient Management Research – What We’re Studying – Podcast July 10, 2019 From University of Minnesota Extension Corn fertilizer application. ©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, University of Minnesota researchers meet in Crookston at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center to discuss their ongoing research across the state.
Louisiana: Rolling Crops Field Tour, Bunkie, July 25
A rolling crops field tour by the LSU AgCenter along with state and federal agencies will be held July 25 in St. Landry and Avoyelles parishes. Participants in the event will include the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The tour will start at Nutrien Ag Solutions near Bunkie at 1970 La. Highway 29.
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