FROM: Your Agronomy Department
Scout for Mid-Season Soybean Diseases
In many parts of the Midwest, a cool, wet spring followed by the hot, rainy summer has contributed to a host of disease risks in soybeans, says an Iowa State University plant pathologist.
Late-Summer Seeding of Forage Crops
Late-summer can be an excellent time to establish forage crops, provided there is sufficient moisture for germination and good seedling growth, says an Iowa State University agronomist.
Minimize the Effect of Rain on Hay
Does it ever seem like rain is sure to fall when you cut hay? A North Dakota State University Extension specialist offers some tips to help ensure that hay drying occurs as quickly as possible to preserve your crop�s quality.
Compost Filter Socks Manage Runoff from Cropland
Water runoff from farm fields can contain large amounts of eroded soil, as well as fertilizer and herbicide. A team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Ohio State University scientists has found that grassed waterways that include compost filter socks reduce soil erosion and herbicide concentrations from fields.
