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Questions and Answers about Drainage Water Management for the Midwest
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Questions and Answers about Drainage Water Management for the Midwest

This 8-page publication answers 27 frequently asked questions about drainage water management for Midwest corn and soybean cropping systems. Drainage water management is one strategy to reduce the nitrate loads in draina...

Diseases of Corn: Fusarium Ear Rot
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Diseases of Corn: Fusarium Ear Rot

The impact of Fusarium ear rot on yield is usually minimal, however, corn producers should be concerned about the risk of fumonisin contamination, which affect human and livestock health. This publication describes how t...

Diseases of Corn: Goss's Wilt on Grass Hosts
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Diseases of Corn: Goss's Wilt on Grass Hosts

Research has shown that certain grasses can be hosts for the bacterium that causes Goss's bacterial wilt and leaf blight of corn (commonly known as Goss's wilt). This publication describes how to identify Goss's wilt ...

Corn Disease Management:  Ear Rots
CPN-2001

Corn Disease Management: Ear Rots

This publication describes how to identify the most common corn ear rots in the United States and Canada, discusses the mycotoxins associated with each ear rot, describes diseases and disorders easily confused with corn ...

Corn Disease Management: Mycotoxin FAQs
CPN-2002

Corn Disease Management: Mycotoxin FAQs

This publication answers frequently asked questions about mycotoxins in corn. Mycotoxins are chemical produced by certain fungi that are associated with corn ear rot diseases. The publication was created by the Crop Prot...

Corn Disease Management: Grain Sampling and Mycotoxin Testing
CPN-2003

Corn Disease Management: Grain Sampling and Mycotoxin Testing

This publication recommends grain sampling and testing methods for detecting mycotoxins, which are chemicals associated with certain earr rot diseases. The publication was developed by the Crop Protection Network, which ...

Corn Disease Management: Goss's Bacterial Wilt and Blight
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Corn Disease Management: Goss's Bacterial Wilt and Blight

This publication describes Goss's bacterial wilt and blight symptoms, describes disorders commonly confused with the disease, and recommends management strategies.

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Corn Disease Management: Southern Rust
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Corn Disease Management: Southern Rust

Although generally considered a "tropical disease", southern rust can occur in important corn production areas of the United States and Canada. This publication describes the symptoms and signs of southern rust, how t...

Indiana Soil and Water: The Effects of Late-season Nitrogen Applications in Corn
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Indiana Soil and Water: The Effects of Late-season Nitrogen Applications in Corn

In recent years, high-clearance fertilizer application equipment make it feasible to apply nitrogen (N) fertilizer to corn later in the growing season. This publication explores the potential uses of late-season N app...

Diseases of Corn: Arrested Ear Development in Hybrid Corn
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Diseases of Corn: Arrested Ear Development in Hybrid Corn

Arrested ear development is a physiological disorder that can significantly affect corn yields. It is not a disease, but refers to the abnormal corn ear development caused by a number of stress factors, including the app...

Utilizing Inoculants in a Corn-Soybean Rotation
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Utilizing Inoculants in a Corn-Soybean Rotation

Soybean relies on a specific species of bacteria, Bradyrhizobium japonicum, to fix atmospheric nitrogen. This publication explores how this symbiotic relationship works and how inoculating these microbes can affect soybe...

Corn Disease Management: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada -- 2017
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Corn Disease Management: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada -- 2017

Each year, plant pathologists around the North Central region coordinate their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact of major diseases on co...

Diseases of Corn: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada - 2012
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Diseases of Corn: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada - 2012

Although plant pathologists around the North Central region have noted the prominent diseases in their states or provinces for years, there has been no coordinated effort to document disease-related losses in corn yields...

Corn Yield Response to Drainage Water Recycling Using Subirrigation
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Corn Yield Response to Drainage Water Recycling Using Subirrigation

Drainage water recycling is a practice of capturing and storing agricultural surface and subsurface drainage water in a reservoir, and then reusing that water as supplemental irrigation. This innovative approach to drain...

Sulfur deficiency in corn, soybean, alfalfa, and wheat
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Sulfur deficiency in corn, soybean, alfalfa, and wheat

Sulfur deficiency is occurring more frequently in Indiana and Michigan field crops due to decreased sulfur deposition from the atmosphere, increased crop removal due to higher yields, and adoption of cropping practices t...

Diseases of Corn: Goss's Bacterial Wilt and Leaf Blight
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Diseases of Corn: Goss's Bacterial Wilt and Leaf Blight

Goss's bacterial wilt and leaf blight of corn was blamed for yield losses of as much as 60 bushels/acre in northwestern Indiana in 2008, proving that this bacterial disease can cause substantial yield loss in the state. ...

Corn and Soybean Crop Depredation by Wildlife
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Corn and Soybean Crop Depredation by Wildlife

wildlife damage to field crops is a widespread concern, and the control of wildlife damage to crops is an important component of wildlife management. But given the economic and social importance of both agriculture and ...

Applied Weed Science for the Field Scout (2021)
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Applied Weed Science for the Field Scout (2021)

This fully illustrated publication is a resource for identifying weeds and understanding herbicide injury to crops. It provides photos and identification tips for 50 weed species found in Midwest agronomic production sys...

Applied Weed Science for the Field Scout (2021) - Box of 25
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Applied Weed Science for the Field Scout (2021) - Box of 25

This is a box of 25 copies of the guide. This fully illustrated publication is a resource for identifying weeds and understanding herbicide injury to crops. It provides photos and identification tips for 50 weed species ...

European Corn Borer in Field Corn
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European Corn Borer in Field Corn

This publication describes the habits and damage caused by European corn borer. It also suggests methods for its control....

Angoumois Grain Moth
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Angoumois Grain Moth

Angoumois grain moth can be a pest of corn in the field and storage. This publication describes this pest and recommends methods for controlling it.

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Managing Corn Rootworms - 2008
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Managing Corn Rootworms - 2008

The biology and management of corn rootworm beetles is covered in this publication....

Corn Earworm
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Corn Earworm

This publication describes the habits of and damaged caused by corn earworm. It also suggests methods for control in commercial sweet corn plantings, home gardens and seed corn....

Dealing with Nitrates in Drought Stress Corn, Cattlemen's Perspective
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Dealing with Nitrates in Drought Stress Corn, Cattlemen's Perspective

This video addresses the issue of using stressed corn in a drought as feed for cattle. The problems/challenges such as the high nitrate levels are addressed. Silage vs Greenchop is addressed. introducing high nitrate ...

Safety Harvesting Quality Forage in a Drought
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Safety Harvesting Quality Forage in a Drought

Alternative forage and nitrates are discussed - precautions and making silage. Opportunities and precautions when looking to alternate ways to feed cattle. Safety in feeding cattle high nitrate feed is discussed.

Crop Protection Network: 2015 Impact
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Crop Protection Network: 2015 Impact

This publication summarizes the effort and impacts that the Crop Protection Netwo rk had in 2015.

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Crop Protection Network: 2016 Impact
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Crop Protection Network: 2016 Impact

This publication summarizes the efforts and impacts that the Crop Protection Network had in 2016.

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Crop Protection Network: 2017 Impact
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Crop Protection Network: 2017 Impact

This publication summarizes the efforts and impacts that the Crop Protection Network had in 2017.

Format: PDF

Pages: 1

Language: English

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Crop Protection Network: An Infrastructure for Multi-state Extension Efforts
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Crop Protection Network: An Infrastructure for Multi-state Extension Efforts

This publication outlines the purpose and mission of the Crop Protection Network, a multi-state and international collaboration of university and provincial extension specialists and public and private professionals w...

Fungicides for Field Crops
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Fungicides for Field Crops

This guide provides an overview of the current knowledge of fungicides and their use on field crops. This comprehensive book combines past knowledge about fungicides with recent developments in the realm of field crop fu...

Estimating Corn & Soybean Residue Cover
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Estimating Corn & Soybean Residue Cover

This publication shows corn and soybean producers who use conservation tillage methods how they can estimate and manage crop residue cover....

Applied Research in Field Crop Pathology for Indiana - 2019 (PDF)
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Applied Research in Field Crop Pathology for Indiana - 2019 (PDF)

This report is a summary of applied field crop pathology research trials conducted in 2019 under the direction of the Purdue Field Crop Pathology program in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue Universi...

Diseases of Corn: Stalk Rots
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Diseases of Corn: Stalk Rots

Stalk rots of corn are a common problem in Indiana and appear each year with varying degrees of severity. This publication describes: the signs and symptoms of stalk rots, the key causes of the seven most common stalk ro...

Corn Disease Management: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada - 2016
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Corn Disease Management: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada - 2016

Each year, plant pathologists around the North Central region coordinate their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact of major diseases on corn ...

Diseases of Corn: Tar Spot
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Diseases of Corn: Tar Spot

Tar spot of corn (caused by the fungus Phyllachora maydis) was first confirmed in the United States in 2015. In 2018, a yield-reducing epidemic of tar spot occurred in northern Indiana and in surrounding states. Follo...

Costs of Drying High-Moisture Corn
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Costs of Drying High-Moisture Corn

In a normal year, many farmers like to wait until the moisture content is at least below 28% before beginning harvest. The field moisture content continues to decrease during the fall. This publication shows the approxim...

Shifting from Corn Drying to Corn Storage
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Shifting from Corn Drying to Corn Storage

This grain quality fact sheet has information about safe storage temperatures, aeration cooling time, turning the fan off and additional management tips....

Mycotoxin Concerns in Sheep and Meat Goat Feeding
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Mycotoxin Concerns in Sheep and Meat Goat Feeding

During the 2009 Indiana corn harvest, livestock producers heard numerous reports of mycotoxin levels high enough to cause concern. The main mycotoxins in feed grains that sheep and meat goat producers need to be concerne...

Corn Disease Management: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada -  2013
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Corn Disease Management: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada - 2013

This is the second year that plant pathologists around the North Central region have coordinated their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact...

Corn Disease Management: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada - 2014
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Corn Disease Management: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada - 2014

This is the third year that plant pathologists around the North Central region have coordinated their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact ...

Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybeans, Wheat & Alfalfa
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Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybeans, Wheat & Alfalfa

In this cooperative effort, Extension experts from The Ohio State University, Michigan State University, and Purdue University revamp the original Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybeans, Wheat and Alfalf...

Slow Versus Fast Low-Temperature Bin Drying of Corn
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Slow Versus Fast Low-Temperature Bin Drying of Corn

This two-page publication entitled, "Slow Versus Fast Low-Temperature Bin Drying of Corn" discusses the guidelines and statics on low- and high-temperature in bin drying. This fact sheet provides recommendations for 1...

Popcorn Production and Marketing
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Popcorn Production and Marketing

This publication presents an overview of popcorn production practices for both commercial and home use purposes and includes management involved in growing, harvesting, conditioning, storing, and marketing....

USDA Grading Standards and Moisture Conversion Table for Corn
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USDA Grading Standards and Moisture Conversion Table for Corn

Typical scale of price discounts currently used by local and terminal elevators and processors in Indiana....

Optimizing Conservation Tillage Systems: Plant-to-Plant Uniformity is Essential for Optimum Yield in No-Till Cont. Corn
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Optimizing Conservation Tillage Systems: Plant-to-Plant Uniformity is Essential for Optimum Yield in No-Till Cont. Corn

This publication presents research that shows how plant height uniformity influences yield in continuous corn using conservation tillage systems. This publication discusses some real causes of yield loss in no-till corn...

Corn Disease Management: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada — 2015
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Corn Disease Management: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada — 2015

This is the fourth year that plant pathologists around the North Central region have coordinated their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact of...

Low-Temperature Drying of the 1992 Indiana Corn Crop
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Low-Temperature Drying of the 1992 Indiana Corn Crop

This grain quality fact sheet explains low-temperature drying and how to maximize the capacity of low-temperature drying systems. It also has an appendix that discusses how to use the recommendations, and includes ex...

Diseases of Corn: Evaluation of Fungicides for Diplodia Ear Rot
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Diseases of Corn: Evaluation of Fungicides for Diplodia Ear Rot

This publication describes how to identify Diplodia ear rot, research information about foliar fungicide efficacy for Diplodia ear rot, and updated disease management guidelines for Diplodia ear rot.

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Diseases of Corn: Common and Southern Rust
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Diseases of Corn: Common and Southern Rust

Although common rust and southern rust diseases rarely cause economic yield loss in Indiana, it is important to accurately diagnose these diseases and be aware of practical management options. This publication describes:...

Frequently Asked Questions About Fungicide Resistance in Field Crops
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fungicide Resistance in Field Crops

Fungicide resistance in field crops is a growing problem across the Corn Belt. This publication answers some frequently asked questions about how fungicide resistance develops and how you can manage it. The publicatio...

Protecting Pollinators: Protecting Pollinators in Agronomic Crop Production
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Protecting Pollinators: Protecting Pollinators in Agronomic Crop Production

Although agronomic crops do not require pollinators to produce a crop, foraging bees are extremely likely to pass over or near agronomic crop fields in Indiana and states with similar cropping practices. As a result, ...

Ear Corn Drying, Storage and Handling
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Ear Corn Drying, Storage and Handling

This three-page publication entitled, "Ear Corn Drying, Storage and Handling" uses a fact sheet to summarize items such as naturally ventilated ear corn cribs. Natural and heated air drying and fan selection and airfl...

Diseases of Wheat: Stagonospora Glume Blotch
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Diseases of Wheat: Stagonospora Glume Blotch

Stagonospora glume blotch (SGB), also called Stagonosopora nodorum blotch or glume blotch, is a common disease in Indiana wheat fields. This publication describes how to identify and manage the disease.

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Corn Disease Management: Bacterial Leaf Streak
CPN-2008

Corn Disease Management: Bacterial Leaf Streak

Although only recently identified in the United States, bacterial leaf streak has been confirmed in several states. This publication examines what we know about the disease. The publication was created by the Crop Pro...

How Fuel Ethanol Is Made from Corn
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How Fuel Ethanol Is Made from Corn

4-page publication explaining how fuel ethanol is made from corn and outlining some of the challenges and opportunities this presents....

The Effect of Ethanol on Grain Transportation and Storage
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The Effect of Ethanol on Grain Transportation and Storage

4-page publication describing the effects of ethanol production on grain transportation and storage, including near and longer term adjustments and effects on inbound and outbound transportation of corn and on grain elev...

Meeting the Ethanol Demand: Consequences and Compromises Associated with More Corn on Corn in Indiana
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Meeting the Ethanol Demand: Consequences and Compromises Associated with More Corn on Corn in Indiana

4-page publication explaining the consequences of and compromises involved in planting more corn after corn for ethanol production....

2024 Corn & Soybean Field Guide
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2024 Corn & Soybean Field Guide

The 2024 edition of this pocket-size, in-field reference provides detailed and descriptive information for corn and soybean producers. Other topics include identifying and managing insect, disease, and weeds; diagnosing ...

2024 Corn & Soybean Field Guide (25/box)
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2024 Corn & Soybean Field Guide (25/box)

This is a box of 25 copies of our popular in-field reference. The 2024 edition of this pocket-size, in-field reference provides detailed and descriptive information for corn and soybean producers. Other topics include id...

Applied Research in Field Crop Pathology for Indiana - 2021
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Applied Research in Field Crop Pathology for Indiana - 2021

This report is a summary of applied field crop pathology research trials conducted in 2021 under the direction of the Purdue Field Crop Pathology program in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue Universi...

Field Crops: Corn Insect Control Recommendations - 2015
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Field Crops: Corn Insect Control Recommendations - 2015

This publication lists insect pests that attach corn crops and suggest insecticides and chemicals for their control, along with suggested amounts, timing, and placement of application.

Format: PDF.

2014 Indiana Popcorn Production
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2014 Indiana Popcorn Production

New records were set for yield and production in 2014, a good year for popcorn in Indiana. In 2014, 91,000 acres of popcorn were planted in Indiana, up 10,000 acres from 2013. A total of 90,000 acres were harvested, also...

Diseases of Corn: Gibberella Ear Rot
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Diseases of Corn: Gibberella Ear Rot

Gibberella ear rot, or Gib ear rot, can occur throughout Indiana, but it tends to be more prevalent in the northern half of the state. This publication describes how to recognize and identify the disease, its danger to a...

Crop Management:  Cover Crop Do's and Don't's
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Crop Management: Cover Crop Do's and Don't's

When it comes to cover crops, there are a lot of facts myths about weed, insect, and disease management. This publication provides basic information about using cover crops in your cropping system. The publication was...

Crop Management: Cover Crop Do's and Don't's
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Crop Management: Cover Crop Do's and Don't's

This item is intended only for extension offices or businesses who want to hand out copies at meetings. When it comes to cover crops, there are a lot of facts myths about weed, insect, and disease management. This pu...

Diseases of Corn: Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Diseases
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Diseases of Corn: Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Diseases

This publication provides a table that includes the most widely marketed fungicide products to control common diseases in corn. It was updated in January 2021....

Cornstalk Testing to Evaluate the Nitrogen Status of Mature Corn: Nitrogen Management Assurance
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Cornstalk Testing to Evaluate the Nitrogen Status of Mature Corn: Nitrogen Management Assurance

Studies have demonstrated that the nitrogen (N) status of a corn crop can be determined by measuring the nitrate concentrations in the lower portions of cornstalks at the end of the growing season. Evaluation of the t...

Preparing for the 1992 Corn and Soybean Crops
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Preparing for the 1992 Corn and Soybean Crops

This grain quality fact sheet has information about preparing for fall harvest, including establishing a harvest strategy, determining crop drying needs, and maintaining a good storage management routine....

Gib Ear Rot of Corn
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Gib Ear Rot of Corn

This grain quality fact sheet has information about identifying Gib ear rot, its danger to animals, and its effects on harvest and storage....

Blue Eye in Corn
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Blue Eye in Corn

This publication discusses fungus that causes blue eye in corn and how to control it. ...

Managing Aspergillus Ear Rot and Aflatoxin
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Managing Aspergillus Ear Rot and Aflatoxin

This brochure offers quick tips to help grain producers, livestock producers, and storage and handling personnel minimize the risk posed by aflatoxin. Additional information is available on the Managing Moldy Corn websi...

Harvesting, Drying, and Storing Frost-Damaged Corn and Soybeans
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Harvesting, Drying, and Storing Frost-Damaged Corn and Soybeans

This eight-page publication entitled, "Harvesting, Drying, and Storing Frost-Damaged Corn and Soybeans" discusses frost damage. How far along the plant was when frost occurred reflects on how best to treat the corn and...

Dryeration and Bin Cooling Systems For Grain
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Dryeration and Bin Cooling Systems For Grain

Deals with the planning, operation and management of dryeration and bin cooling systems on individual farms, as opposed to country and terminal elevator installments....

Quality Grain Needs TLC
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Quality Grain Needs TLC

This three-page publication entitled, "Quality Grain Needs TLC" covers breeding efforts and how they continue to increase. Specific traits have been genetically altered for certain purposes including snack food manuf...

Calculating Grain Weight Shrinkage in Corn Due to Mechanical Drying
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Calculating Grain Weight Shrinkage in Corn Due to Mechanical Drying

This publication describes several popular pencil shrink methods, provides examples of their calculations, and discusses the use of shrinkage as a basis for evaluating custom drying and grain sale alternatives. Tables ...

Handling Corn Damaged by Autumn Frost
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Handling Corn Damaged by Autumn Frost

This publication discusses conditions conducive to frost damage, the effect of frost damage on grain development and yield, handling the damaged corn, and reducing the risk of frost damage. Tables are included listing ...

Managing Moldy Grain
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Managing Moldy Grain

Molds are a concern because they can reduce grain quality and storability. Under some conditions, certain molds can produce mycotoxins, substances that can be harmful to livestock and humans. This brochure explains basic...

Temporary Corn Storage in Outdoor Piles
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Temporary Corn Storage in Outdoor Piles

A seven-page publication giving guidelines for storing corn outdoors. Aeration information and other considerations and precautions presented together with schematics....

Sweet Corn Production
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Sweet Corn Production

This publication discusses the genetics and breeding, environmental conditions, mineral nutrition, weeds, insects, diseases, nematodes, and harvesting and handling of sweet corn. Tables are included listing the relati...

Fan Sizing and Application for Bin Drying/Cooling of Grain
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Fan Sizing and Application for Bin Drying/Cooling of Grain

Presents data and tables for determining the air flow, system performance and energy relationships in bin drying and cooling....

Diseases of Corn: Gray Leaf Spot
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Diseases of Corn: Gray Leaf Spot

Since the mid-1990s ray leaf spot has become the one of the most important foliar diseases of corn in Indiana. This publication describes how to correctly identify the disease, conditions that favor disease development, ...

Diseases of Corn: Northern Corn Leaf Blight
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Diseases of Corn: Northern Corn Leaf Blight

Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB), caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum, is an increasingly important disease in the U.S. Corn Belt. NCLB can cause yield loss if it develops before or during the tasseling and silking...

Effects of Uneven Seedling Emergence in Corn
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Effects of Uneven Seedling Emergence in Corn

This publication discusses why corn emerges unevenly, describes research that measured how much uneven emergence reduces corn yields, provides recommendations for managing uneven emerging stands, and gives suggestions ...

An Overview of Specialty Corn & Soybean Production in Indiana
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An Overview of Specialty Corn & Soybean Production in Indiana

Specialty grains and oilseeds have a long tradition as part of Indiana's crop mix. This publication addresses questions such as the number of acres devoted to specialty grains in Indiana, the differences in growing speci...

Diseases of Corn: Diplodia Ear Rot
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Diseases of Corn: Diplodia Ear Rot

Diplodia ear rot has become a common and troublesome fungal disease on Indiana corn, particularly in reduced tillage and continuous corn situations. This bulletin describes how to recognize the disease, minimize losses, ...

Weather Stress in the Corn Crop
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Weather Stress in the Corn Crop

This publication discusses moisture stress, stress during various corn growth stages, and suggestions pertaining to weather stress....

Determining Nitrogen Fertilizer Sidedress Application Needs in Corn Using a Chlorophyll Meter
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Determining Nitrogen Fertilizer Sidedress Application Needs in Corn Using a Chlorophyll Meter

Getting the correct amount of Nitrogen needed for optimal corn yields can be difficult. However, using a chlorophyll meter can help determine the amount of Nitrogen a corn plant has been able to accumulate. This publi...

Growing Season Characteristics and Requirements in the Corn Belt
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Growing Season Characteristics and Requirements in the Corn Belt

This publication discusses growing season characteristics and requirements in the corn belt, including precipitation requirements and illustrations. Tables are also included listing field corn hybrid maturity classificat...

Plant Analysis-A Diagnostic Tool
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Plant Analysis-A Diagnostic Tool

This publication discusses the essential elements, definition, use, soil testing, limitations, and interpretation of plant analysis. Tables are included listing the critical nutrient values or sufficiency ranges for co...

The Presidedress Soil Nitrate Test for Improving N Management in Corn
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The Presidedress Soil Nitrate Test for Improving N Management in Corn

Nitrogen fertilizer is essential for profitable corn yields, but is also a major production cost and can contribute to environmental degradation. This publication provides information about soil nitrate tests, collect...

The 1992 Indiana Stored-Corn Quality Survey-Preliminary Conclusions
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The 1992 Indiana Stored-Corn Quality Survey-Preliminary Conclusions

This grain quality fact sheet has the results of a survey conducted by the Grain Quality Task Force in March 1993 to survey stored corn moving from farms to elevators....

Utilizing Drought-Damaged Corn
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Utilizing Drought-Damaged Corn

This publication discusses identification of drought stress and its effect on corn growth and yield, possible revenue sources if you are affected by drought, utilizing drought-stressed corn, switching to another crop, ...

Disaster Payments for Low-Quality '92 Indiana Corn
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Disaster Payments for Low-Quality '92 Indiana Corn

This grain quality fact sheet has information about applying for 1992 disaster assistance for low quality corn grown in the Midwest....

Diseases of Corn: Aspergillus Ear Rot
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Diseases of Corn: Aspergillus Ear Rot

The fungus Aspergillus flavus causes Aspergillus ear rot, one of the most important diseases in corn. The fungus produces a mycotoxin, - known as aflatoxin, - inside the diseased corn kernels. This bulletin describes how...

Assessing Hail Damage to Corn
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Assessing Hail Damage to Corn

This publication discusses when corn is most susceptible to hail damage, determining yield loss due to stand reduction and defoliation, determining direct ear damage, bruising and stalk damage, and estimating total yie...

Rewarming
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Rewarming "Supercold" Grain

This three-page publication entitled, "Rewarming 'Supercold' Grain" discusses how some farmers attempted to "freeze" corn to improve its keeping quality through spring and summer. To avoid spoilage and mold, it is nec...

Why Is Stored Corn Deteriorating Prematurely?
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Why Is Stored Corn Deteriorating Prematurely?

This grain quality fact sheet discusses problems caused by in-bin dryers, column dryers, and holding wet corn without drying. It also offers solutions to counteract deteriorating grain and provides important safety p...

Economic Factors of Drainage Related to Corn Production
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Economic Factors of Drainage Related to Corn Production

This publication discusses the likely effects of drainage improvements, the yield value of those improvements, the factors determining the economics of drainage, and how to calculate returns to a drainage investment. T...

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition: A Historical Perspective on Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate Recommendations for Corn in Indiana (1953-2011)
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Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition: A Historical Perspective on Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate Recommendations for Corn in Indiana (1953-2011)

For many years, N recommendations in the Midwest were based on achieving a specific corn yield goal (if you want so many bushels per acre, apply so much N). This began to change in 2006. As growers consider adopting thes...

Low-Temperature Drying of Corn in Southwestern Indiana
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Low-Temperature Drying of Corn in Southwestern Indiana

This nine-page publication entitled, "Low-Temperature Drying of Corn In Southwestern Indiana" discusses a variety of topics. Low temperature drying, how to maximize capacity, recommendations, and tables are also covere...

Corn Silage Harvest Techniques
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Corn Silage Harvest Techniques

This publication discusses when to harvest, harvest management, and harvest technique. Tables are included listing the influence of corn hybrid maturity group and harvest date on the yield and percent moisture when har...

Applied Research in Field Crop Pathology for Indiana - 2020
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Applied Research in Field Crop Pathology for Indiana - 2020

This is a report summary of our 2020 applied field crop pathology research trials conducted in Indiana. ...