Virginia Soybeans: Sudden Death Syndrome, Brown Stem Rot Showing Up
Many fields are exhibiting symptoms of interveinal chlorosis and necrosis. In the some areas (hot spots), leaves are burning up and dying. In the worse fields, entire plants are dying.
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Based on recent observations, it seems that 10 to 14 more days will be sufficient for early May planted peanut to reach maturity in Virginia. This seems to be in
View ArticleVirginia: Choosing the Right Field Corn Insecticide Seed Treatment
There are many insecticide seed treatment combinations available on commercial field corn seed. Although there are only 4 main active insecticide ingredients involved (imidacloprid, thiamethoxam,...
View ArticleVirginia Corn: Variety Insecticide Trait and Herbicide Tolerance Chart
Field corn varieties provide a dizzying array of insect toxins–at least 14 different combinations by my count–that have very different degrees of efficacy against several corn pests. The chart provided
View ArticleVirginia: Corn, Soybean Growers Face Tough Calls Ahead
Mid-Atlantic and Southeast growers face tough cropping decisions in the coming weeks and months based on economics by Barney Bernstein with Entira, an Ag consulting business, and Dr. Nick Piggott,
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Virginia: Wheat Seeding Rate and Drill Calibration, 2015-16
Based on previous research we know we need at least 70-80 heads per square foot to reach optimum wheat yields. That typically requires a seeding rate of 30-35 seeds per
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