After a delayed start to our planting season, we were able to plant both corn and soybean across the state in record or near-record time during May. This coincided with our hottest May on record, which was also dry in many areas of the state.
After a delayed start to our planting season, we were able to plant both corn and soybean across the state in record or near-record time during May. This coincided with our hottest May on record, which was also dry in many areas of the state.
Average Temperature Departure from Mean May 30-June 5, 2018
Total Precipitation May 31-June 6, 2018.
1-Day Total Precipitation Ending 7 AM May 31
Now that cleaner air has reduced the amount of sulfur acquired by plants and soil from rainfall or adsorbed directly from the air, sulfur deficiency of crops appears to be increasing.
The Purdue Weed Science team is hosting an educational field day for farmers, agricultural industry professionals, Extension educators, consultants and others who apply herbicides.
Average Temperature Departure from Mean May 22-28
Total Precipitation May 24-30, 2018
Grubs of the Asiatic garden beetle have been recently found damaging corn seedlings in northern Indiana counties.
We’ve received several calls this year about reduced herbicide efficacy, specifically with glyphosate and glyphosate mixtures when sprayed either during cool temperatures or just after a cold spell.
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