Haven’t heard of canola flower midge? Can’t identify those RED BUGS showing up in your fields? Didn’t know alfalfa weevil populations are developing insecticide resistance? Everything you need to know about new insect threats
Experts weigh in on tires, tracks and minimizing soil compaction
Manage nymphs in hatching areas before they disperse into crops
Grasshopper population levels will depend on weather, for one
Another dry spring could also increase flea beetle pressure
Managing disease in these crops may be a particular challenge this year
You could be risking your soil health, crop yield and operating efficiency
Compaction facts, how to tackle it and its effect on your farm’s bottom line
Resist the urge to rip deep ruts deeper to break up compacted areas
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.
