Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu This fall has presented an opportune time to treat small grains with a postemergence herbicide, the warm weather has allowed more weed growth than normal. For small grains planted in September through mid-October, I… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Summary: Three years of population studies have only shown little difference in population (60-180k), when planted early enough, however later planted (double crop) beans may be safer at 120k or above. Planting in 15-inch… Continue Reading
Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu Corn harvest is nearing completion across much of the country. Corn sold from farms directly to end users will be slowing up significantly in the month ahead. Prices have remained steady trading in… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Extension Engineer, adkins@udel.edu Inquiries about irrigating soybeans to increase grain moisture began in earnest last week and have accelerated as the forecast continues to be precipitation free. Can you use irrigation to add moisture to 9-10% soybeans to… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Extension Engineer, adkins@udel.edu Established small grains are burning through 0.02-0.03 inches of water per day if not tilled and 0.04-0.05 inches under conventional tillage. Since the roots are shallow, irrigation should be applied in small (0.2-0.35 inch) increments… Continue Reading
