I have heard that many farmers, as well as personnel conducting research, have been spraying their wheat fields with pyrethroids during the last 2 weeks. As an applied entomologist I would not have any objection to these applications; however, in many cases this tactic is completed without taking tallies of aphids in wheat fields.
Read MoreIn the last week or so, reports of yellowing (chlorotic) wheat that is either spotty or streaky in fields are increasing. Some have even reported yellowing occurring on side slopes. In many cases, producers want to know if this yellowing is due to nitrogen loss, given the extraordinarily wet spring, and if additional nitrogen could ‘fix’ the yellowing.
Read MoreThe calendar says that farmers in western and southern Kentucky should be planting corn. The weather says something very different right now.
Read MoreAcross Kentucky, most of the wheat crop that was planted in October has established well and is between Feekes 4 and Feekes 6, for Central to Southern Kentucky, respectively. Of course, this is assuming that is did not drown out from all the rain in March.
Read MoreAs wheat harvest quickly approaches, there may be an opportunity to improve profitability by baling the straw. Wheat straw is in high demand, especially in the Central Bluegrass region, as bedding for the horse industry.
Read MoreFor wheat that has not yet jointed (Feekes 3 to 5), these temperatures should not cause any damage. However, for wheat that has jointed (Feekes 6), temperatures at or below 24°F for 2 hours may cause freeze damage.
Read MoreUSDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the annual Price Reactions following USDA Crop Reports report March 9, showing commodity price reactions following the Crop Production and Grain Stocks reports.
Read MoreLatest update from Dr. Todd Davis. This month's newsletter includes March WASDE update, implication of USDA Outlook Conference price forecast, storage scenarios, and risk management.
Read MoreNitrogen (N) management for wheat production is one of the most challenging operations that producers face. There is a fine balance between applying the proper rate of N, current and future weather conditions, economics, and potential environmental consequences.
Read MoreLatest update from Dr. Todd Davis includes WASDE news from South America, potential 2018 RP crop insurance safety-net for corn and soybeans, implications for storage, risk management opportunities, and more.
Read MoreThere is a lot of interest this year in second year and even third or more year soybean. If you are thinking about growing continuous soybean this year there are several management decisions you should consider.
Read MoreUniversity of Kentucky specialists are holding their first Wheat Field School of the year March 1 at the UK Research and Education Center Farm in Princeton. The school runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST.
Read MoreTight marketing conditions have caused many growers to store larger amounts of grain for longer periods. To help producers work through some potential grain storage issues, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment specialists are hosting the Postharvest Grain Management Meeting Feb. 28. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. CST at the Daviess County Extension office in Owensboro.
Read MoreLatest newsletter from Dr. Todd Davis. Articles include: corn and soybean production estimates, break-even analysis, storage considerations and risk management.
Read MoreTo meet the mandatory dicamba training requirement for applications in Kentucky individuals must attend a training session that has been approved by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
Read MoreLatest Crops Marketing and Management Update from Todd Davis.
Read MoreThe November WASDE made minor changes to the 2017-18 wheat supply and demand projections, which is typical as there is little new production or demand information until the “final” estimates in January.
Read MoreDr. Kiersten Wise presents a guide for Planning for Corn Disease Management 2018
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