THE EFFECT OF ITALIAN RYEGRASS Italian ryegrass has been a key weed to manage in crops and when control efforts fail, Italian ryegrass populations severely reduce yields through competition and lodging of the crop. ALS herbicides are now largely ineffective...
Soil nutrient availability and fertilizer use efficiency is pH sensitive Grid sampling provides the best method for measuring pH differences Field variance of soil pH is driven by yields, ammonium fertilizer and manure applications since the last pH correction Soil...
An effective burndown is the start to an effective weed management program Winter annual weed species are dense and actively growing in many fields Use multiple effective sites of action, apply an effective rate of the herbicides, and utilize the...
The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.* “It was just another day on the farm, baling hay under the summer sun,” begins Wesley, recounting the harrowing experience that unfolded on his...
The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.* Not many farmers look forward to the estate planning process. But it’s massively important in maintaining valuable farm assets and property for farmers and...
The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.* Fire causes $102 million1 in property losses on U.S. farms, ranches and agribusinesses each year. Faulty electrical equipment is one of the top sources (PDF)...
The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.* Farmers embody independence, resilience and strength. However, in the face of a mental health crisis, these very attributes can lead to devastating outcomes. A...
The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.* U.S. dairy farmers are well-acquainted with challenges, from market volatility to industry consolidation and shifting consumer preferences. Now, a new hurdle has emerged that...
The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.* Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous and common mistakes made by drivers. And with the continued rise in the use of handheld...
When managing crops, soil sampling might not always be top of mind for farmers. However, these practices are crucial for understanding nutrient distribution more effectively. Your Southern States Agronomy Specialist can leverage Precision Ag technologies to pinpoint nutrient deficiencies that...
Wheat is very sensitive to competition from weeds, both broadleaves and grasses. One study showed every ryegrass plant per square yard reduced wheat yields by 0.4%. Although competition from all weed species is not as detrimental to wheat as Italian...
