Useful Info from Mississippi Crop Situation
I recently received an update from Mississippi Crop Situation that had some very useful information; thought I would share.
Good Growing!
Mississippi Crop Situation
Tips to Improve Nitrogen Response for Mid-South Corn
By Erick Larson, Extension Grain Specialist, Larry Oldham, Extension Soils Specialist and Bobby Golden, Agronomist, Delta REC, Mississippi State University, on April 26th, 2013
Considering the persistent rainfall we have had this spring, it will likely be very important to optimize nitrogen fertilizer management this season. This newsletter discusses best management practices for corn nitrogen fertilization. These recommendations reduce the risk of nitrogen loss and can improve crop response when wet weather is prevalent during the spring. . . . → Read More: Tips to Improve Nitrogen Response for Mid-South Corn
Corn Replanting Guidelines and Management Issues with Wet Weather
By Erick Larson, Extension Grain Specialist and Jason Bond, Research/Extension Weed Scientist, on April 26th, 2013
Unrelenting rainfall continues to delay much field-related progress. This article gives suggestions for making corn replant decisions and keeping up with crop needs, such as nitrogen fertilizer application. . . . → Read More: Corn Replanting Guidelines and Management Issues with Wet Weather
Chase the Sprayer with the Planter
By Tom Eubank, Research/Extension Weed Scientist and Jason Bond, Research/Extension Weed Scientist, on April 26th, 2013
Historically, we have chased the planter with the sprayer to apply residual herbicides. This presents several potential problems… . . . → Read More: Chase the Sprayer with the Planter