Important Update for Farmers that Supplied Grain to VeraSun within 90 days of Bankruptcy
by Erin Herbold, Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation
Integrated Crop Management News
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In-Field Drydown Rates and Harvest
By Roger Elmore and Lori Abendroth, Department of Agronomy
As of Sept. 27, nearly 91 percent of Iowa's corn rates are "safe from frost" according to the USDA- NASS report indicating the majority of the crop is physiologically mature (R6). The crop's development is five days ahead of normal, 68 percent mature, and dramatically outpaces the 43 percent mature recorded in 2009 for the same week.
Fall Versus Spring Tillage, Which is Better
The question of fall or spring tillage is frequently asked; before it is answered, another question should be answered - is tillage needed? Learn what to consider when answering these two questions.
Video of VeraSun Preference Demand Letter Meeting Now Available
Iowans who received payment for corn or other services from VeraSun within 90 days of the company's filing for bankruptcy on Oct. 30, 2008 received preference demand letters at the end of August. The letters came from one of two New York law firms and demand that the supplier return a percent of the payments received from VeraSun during that 90-day period.
Seven Tips for Improving Crop Insurance Coverage During Harvest
By Steve Johnson, Ag Business Management Specialist
Minimize Amount of Corn Left on the Ground Behind Combine
There are several reasons to take a few minutes to check and measure kernel losses on the ground behind the combine.
Corn Stalk Nitrate Interpretation
Stalk nitrate test is best suited for understanding when N applications over time are greater than crop need, and an economic and environmental benefit can come from improved application rate.
The 2009 Crop Won't Quit - and Here Comes 2010
Storage management issues of the 2009 crop continue and a 2010 crop condition update helps producers prepareas harvest approaches.
Answers to Questions About Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome in Iowa 2010
Sudden death syndrome (SDS) is now among the top four yield robbing diseases in soybeans. It has been widespread and severe in Iowa this growing season, generating questions of researchers - several are answered here.