A Tough Harvest - Frequently Asked Questions
Harvesting wet bean and corn crops in November is generating many questions from producers; Charles Hurburgh answers frequently asked questions in this article.
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Soil Management of Harvest Ruts
Creating ruts in fields during harvest may be unavoidable this fall, but proper soil management will improve issues related to compaction.
Soybean Quality Issues in 2009
Handling and storing this fall's wet and green soybeans will take patience and this information.
2009 Corn Quality Issues - Storage Management
This is not a good year to take chances that wetter corn will keep and can be absorbed in the spring/summer.
2009 Corn Quality Issues
By Charles Hurburgh, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering; Roger Elmore, Department of Agronomy
Crop and Weather Report October 12
By Doug Cooper, Extension Communications
During this week's crop and weather report, ISU Extension climatologist Elwynn Taylor, integrated pest management specialist Rich Pope, and corn agronomist Roger Elmore discuss how the hard freeze coupled with delayed harvest is raising concerns about crop quality.
Crop and Weather Update - First Week of October
This week's rain, while slowing farmers harvest progress is helping soybeans reach more even maturity and adding to much needed subsoil moisture.
Fall Is Great Time to Sample For SCN, But Not Corn Nematodes
Fall soil sample results can provide valuable nematode information - if samples are collected correctly and with an understanding of optimal sampling dates.
Flurry of Forage Questions Come with First Fall Frost and Freeze
By Stephen Barnhart, Department of Agronomy
The first frost of the autumn generally brings a flurry of forage related questions.These questions usually center on three general topics:
• Toxic prussic acid potential and management of frosted sudangrass and sorghum sudangrass hybrids
• Suspected toxicity of frosted alfalfa to grazing animals
• Post-frost harvest of last alfalfa cutting