Friday, August 21, 2009

Observations on Corn Diseases

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Observations of Paul Vincelli, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Kentucky as of August 21, 2009. I (Paul Vincelli) just returned fr...
Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Late Season Pests in Corn and Soybean

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Many late season pests are showing up in corn and soybean fields. The latest Kentucky Pest News contains articles on the following topics: ...

Wheat Head Scab and Options for the Next Crop

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Head scab (or Fusarium head blight) was a major problem across Kentucky in 2009. As farmers prepare for the 2009-2010 wheat crop, there are ...
Monday, August 17, 2009

Late Breaking--- Fall armyworm on soybean making impressive appearance in nearby southern states!

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Reports from Extension Entomologists in Tennessee and Arkansas indicate that fall armyworm (FAW) populations in soybean are building up earl...
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SDS Severe in Many Soybean Fields and Rare Occurrence of White Mold

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Probably due to the excessive soil moisture and cool July temperatures, soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS) is as widespread and severe as ...
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Making the final decision on which farms to enroll in the optional ACRE program

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Today, August 12, 2009, the USDA released its Crop Production report. The report indicates increased corn and soybean production over last ...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Corn and Soybeans Slightly Ahead of 2008

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The latest USDA Crop and Weather Report for Kentucky indicates that the corn and soybean crop is progressing even with the cooler temperatu...