Stored Grain Protection Advice From Agronomy Day
DIANE YEAMANS reports Kansas State University entomologist George Lippert told about 75 farmers that insects threaten stored grain as new government programs expand storage. He urged thorough bin cleaning, caulking, vent protection, moisture control, and regular sampling to prevent moths and molds, noting chemicals should be applied with warm weather and labeled for future inspections.
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Diane Yeamans
George Lippert
Chanute
Kansas State University Extension Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S
Lippert
Lip
Pert
ASCS
Slow Down To Cut Harvest Losses At Agronomy Day
Extension engineer Dave Pacey of Kansas State urged farmers to reduce harvest losses by slowing combine operations. He noted integral floating cutting bars cut losses, with row-heads and kwik-cut bars offering further benefits. Loss targets outlined include 12 percent for wheat and 2–5 percent for corn soybeans and milo.
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Dave Pacey
K-State
Agronomy Day
Pacey
Illinois
Ottawa data guides farmers on grain variety choices
Kansas experiment station results show top corn and soybean hybrids yielding above average, with Asgrow GS 712 and Garrison SG-932 among leaders. Kilgore warns on planting density, fertilization, and herbicide timing while noting spring oats, barley, and wheat prospects and marketing cautions.
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East Central Kansas Experiment Station
Ottawa
Gary Kilgore
Chanute
Kansas State University Extension Service
Kilgore
Asgraw GS
Cargill
Conlee Wrangler
Delange Dsa
Garrison
ORO G
Triumph
Farm Bureau
Sparks
Dekalb CX
Asgrow
Essex
Keith
Keith Janssen
Funks RA
Agripro
Jacques
Nebraska
Paymaster
Fertility Guidance Urges Soil Test Driven Fertilization
Kansas State Extension agronomist Gary Kilgore warns this may be a year to ensure soil fertility across the farm, stressing soil tests to reveal reserves and guide costs. He cautions against overreliance on expensive lab recommendations, notes 30 pounds of phosphate suffices for soybeans, and emphasizes correct pH for herbicide performance and weed control.
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Gary Kilgore
K-State
Kilgore
AMC
General Estate
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