6/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
Identifying young pigweed species is challenging but a key skill for top crop managers. So this Field Crop News article provides a brief summary of some differences for immature plants.
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6/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
On June 28, the USDA will release the June Grain Stocks and June Acreage reports that will set the tone for both old and new crop corn and soybean prices. These reports have the potential to provide large surprises. Read more on
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6/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
Almost as soon as soybeans started coming up Bob Scott started getting calls on herbicide injury. Read more on the injury being seen from this Arkansas Row Crops article.
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6/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
Arkansas is a tale of two states - north of I-40 and south of I-40. A lot of south Arkansas would seem to be in reasonably good shape, but in a lot of north Arkansas areas it continues to be the crop from hell with more rainfall predicted. Read more on the status of Arkansas soybeans and rice from this Delta Farm Press story.
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6/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
When it comes to soybeans June planting is not unusual. We must recognize that each year has its own set of variables, but in general the mid-MG5 varieties can be expected to perform best when planted following the wheat harvest or in delayed plantings for other reasons. Read more on late planting of soybeans from Ernie Flint's article at the link below.
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6/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
The existence of active root system of any plant (cover crop, soybean, etc.) can remediate the potential damage cause by excessively wet conditions. Read more on their use when dealing with prevented planting from this Integrated Crop Management article.
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6/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
Thrips season is over for cotton in Virginia. Kudzu bug is increasing its range and adults have now been sited in 9 new (2013) counties. And finally all predictions are that we are going to experience larger infestations of brown marmorated stink bug than last year. Read more on all these pest concerns from this Southeast Farm Press article.
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6/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
Last week consultant Brian Boyd, found the first incidence of Kudzu bugs in soybeans in the state of Mississippi in Warren County. Numbers were low, but they were definitely present. Now that Mississippi has had a positive find in soybeans, Angus Catchot asked Dominic to share some additional information on what we in Mississippi can expect based on their experiences in NC from this
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6/14/2013 12:00:00 AM
Portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry is normally a process used by those in the metal industry, but a study funded by the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board is using the equipment to look at fertility issues in corn and soybeans. Find out more on the study from this Delta Farm Press article.
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6/14/2013 12:00:00 AM
Cotton and corn production estimates for 2013/14 are reduced in the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), while wheat, sugar and total meat production are expected to increase. Rice, soybean and milk production will remain unchanged from last month, according to latest figures. Read more details of the estimates from this Southwest Farm Press article.
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