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Balancing birds and biofuels: Grasslands support more species than cornfields
Researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources examined whether corn and perennial grassland fields in southern Wisconsin could provide both biomass for bioenergy production and bountiful bird habitat.
Wishing good health and happiness
Judith Sutherland wishes her earliest best friend a happy birthday.
Keep seed on the straight and narrow
COLUMBUS – Uneven plant spacing and emergence may cause significant yield losses in corn. Seed should be spaced as uniformly as possible within the row to ensure maximum yields and optimal crop performance.
Waltrip’s wonder
With help from a Columbus art student and a Missouri crop cutter, Hartville-area farmer-turned-entrepreneur Bill Bakan has fashioned a corn maze complete with the NASCAR and NAPA Auto Parts logos and Michael Waltrip’s No.
Trying to get a handle on weeds
URBANA, Ill. – Herbicides are designed to selectively kill weeds in crops. At the same time, it is difficult for most herbicides to selectively control weeds that are closely related to certain major crops, such as grass weeds in corn and wheat and broadleaf weeds in soybeans and cotton.
Take refuge, if you plant Bt varieties
ST. LOUIS – A National Corn Growers Association found more than nine out of 10 growers are aware of and effectively complying with Insect Resistance Management (IRM) requirements as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Grains gaining ground again
Some corn, soybean, and wheat contracts made new highs once again on the Chicago Board of Trade, but significant losses overnight going into the Tuesday trading have the new highs standing out on the Board.
EPA accepting comments on registration of Enlist Duo
The EPA is accepting public comments on a proposal to register Enlist Duo containing glyphosate and the choline salt of 2,4-D for use in controlling weeds in corn and soybeans genetically engineered (GE) to tolerate 2,4-D.
Residual herbicide restrictions likely to affect cover crop planting decisions
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — With interest in cover crops increasing among farmers unable to plant corn because of bad weather, Purdue Extension plant experts say growers should consider herbicide residue restrictions when making planting decisions.
S&M Farm Repair customizes to customers
S&M Farm Repair, of North Jackson, Ohio, has been repairing tillage tools, corn planters and grain drills since 2011. The company also sells vertical tillage tools, “Perfect Plants” closing wheels and rolling baskets.
