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Pesticide Applicator Record Book
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Pesticide Applicator Record Book

This publication is for certified private applicators to record applications of restricted use pesticides.

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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...

Identifying Barriers to Organic Certification for Indiana Grain Farmers
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Identifying Barriers to Organic Certification for Indiana Grain Farmers

Crop farmers who transition to certified organic grains report higher per-acre returns and enhanced economic stability. Organic production practices also support farmers' ability to manage excess nutrients, promote biolo...

Soybean Production Systems: Thin Soybean Stands: Should I Replant, Fill In, or Leave Them Alone?
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Soybean Production Systems: Thin Soybean Stands: Should I Replant, Fill In, or Leave Them Alone?

One of the most difficult early -season management questions that soybean growers ask is...

Management Considerations for Relay Intercropping: I. Wheat
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Management Considerations for Relay Intercropping: I. Wheat

Intercropping involves planting soybeans into standing wheat before wheat is harvested. This publication discusses best management practices for wheat that is for intercropping including variety selection, timing of pla...

Diseases of Soybean: White Mold
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Diseases of Soybean: White Mold

White mold, also called Sclerotinia stem rot, is considered a minor disease in Indiana, but can significantly damage fields throughout most of the northern states. It favors cool, wet conditions during early reproductive...

Precautions for Using Dicamba Herbicides in Xtend® Soybeans
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Precautions for Using Dicamba Herbicides in Xtend® Soybeans

This publication describes some of the issues associated with dicamba applications and how growers can manage them.

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Sensory Analysis of Hay Quality for First- Time Buyer
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Sensory Analysis of Hay Quality for First- Time Buyer

Sensory analysis is one of two methods that producers use when buying appropriate hay to meet animal requirements in a cost-effective manner. A forage test is the other. In this paper, two Purdue University experts ex...

Midwest Strawberry Production Guide
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Midwest Strawberry Production Guide

This production guide is produced for the Midwest strawberry industry. Sections include management, economics, plasticulture production, and marketing....

Terminating Cover Crops: Successful Annual Ryegrass Termination with Herbicides
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Terminating Cover Crops: Successful Annual Ryegrass Termination with Herbicides

Annual ryegrass has become a popular cover crop choice for growers in Indiana and many other states. Unfortunately, its adaptability, quick establishment, and aggressive growth are also considered to be characteristics o...

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 ...

Sweetclover Production and Utilization in Indiana
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Sweetclover Production and Utilization in Indiana

Discusses the characteristics of biennial sweetclovers, as well as variety selection and planting and fertilizing recommendations....

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, ...

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...

Wheat Field Guide (25/Box)
ID-448-25BX

Wheat Field Guide (25/Box)

This pocket-size, in-field reference provides detailed and descriptive information for wheat producers. Topics include selecting varieties, harvest practices, insects, diseases, weeds, and fertility.

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2024 Corn & Soybean Field Guide
ID-179

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...

Wheat Field Guide
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Wheat Field Guide

This pocket-size, in-field reference provides detailed and descriptive information for wheat producers. Topics include selecting varieties, harvest practices, insects, diseases, weeds, and fertility.

Format:

Vegetable Diseases: Downy Mildew of Cucurbits
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Vegetable Diseases: Downy Mildew of Cucurbits

Downy mildew causes a severe foliar disease of all cucurbit crops, which include cucumber, gourd, cantaloupe, squash, watermelon, and zucchini. However, in Indiana, downy mildew does not occur consistently each year. ...

Vegetable Diseases: Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon
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Vegetable Diseases: Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon

Fusarium wilt is one of the most serious watermelon diseases in Indiana. This publication describes the cycle and symptoms of Fusarium wilt and offers management recommendations...

Managing Phytophthora Blight of Cucurbits
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Managing Phytophthora Blight of Cucurbits

Phytophthora blight is perhaps the most serious disease of cucurbits in Indiana. This updated (2020) bulletin describes the disease cycle, symptoms and management of Phytophthora blight of cucurbits, which has charac...

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....

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...

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. ...

Diseases of Soybean: Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Seedling Diseases
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Diseases of Soybean: Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Seedling Diseases

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

Soybean Disease Management: Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Foliar Diseases
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Soybean Disease Management: Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Foliar Diseases

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

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...

Earthworms and Crop Management
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Earthworms and Crop Management

Earthworms are an important component of many healthy, productive soils; they improve soil porosity and tilth by their feeding, casting, and burrowing activity. Earthworms may be particularly important in no-till or othe...

Soil Nitrogen Cycle
CSCAP-109-2012

Soil Nitrogen Cycle

This one-page publication is a great teaching resource about the nitrogen cycle and can be used with a ...

Cover Crops
CSCAP-110-2012

Cover Crops

This one-page publication is a great teaching resource for cover crops and can be used with a companion video

Exploring Climate Change Beliefs
CSCAP-112-2012

Exploring Climate Change Beliefs

This fact sheet describes some research findings about how farmer beliefs and perceptions about climate change influence on-farm decisions. It can be used with a <...

Greenhouse Gases and Agriculture
CSCAP-113-2012

Greenhouse Gases and Agriculture

This fact sheet describes greenhouse gases in agricultural systems and can be used with a ...

No-Tillage Impacts on Soil Carbon, Nitrogen, and Water
CSCAP-114-2012

No-Tillage Impacts on Soil Carbon, Nitrogen, and Water

This fact sheet describes the benefits of no-tillage in a corn-soybean system and can be used with a ...

Integrated Pest Management, Filling in the Cracks
CSCAP-115-2012

Integrated Pest Management, Filling in the Cracks

This fact sheet describes how climate change is impacting plant diseases, pests, and weeds in corn-soybean systems in the Midwest. It can be used with a ...

Understanding the Dynamics of Soil Diversity and Variability in the Field
CSCAP-116-2012

Understanding the Dynamics of Soil Diversity and Variability in the Field

This fact sheet describes soil diversity and variability and can be used with a ...

Climate and Climate Change
CSCAP-120-2012

Climate and Climate Change

This fact sheet describes how carbon dioxide affects climate and can be used with a companion...

Soil Organic Carbon Cycle
CSCAP-121-2012

Soil Organic Carbon Cycle

This fact sheet describes soil organic carbon and can be used with a companion video (availabl...

The Water Balance
CSCAP-123-2012

The Water Balance

This fact sheet describes field-scale water balance and can be used with a companion video (availa...

Nitrogen Sensing and Impact on C, N, H2O
CSCAP-124-2012

Nitrogen Sensing and Impact on C, N, H2O

This fact sheet describes using nitrogren sensing for precision application of nitrogen. It can be used with a ...

Farmer Perspectives on Agriculture and Weather Variability in the Corn Belt: A Statistical Atlas, Volume 1
CSCAP-153-2013

Farmer Perspectives on Agriculture and Weather Variability in the Corn Belt: A Statistical Atlas, Volume 1

A resource for extension educators, agricultural advisors and others, for understanding regional perspectives of corn-soybean farmers about climate change. Delineated by watershed, this collection of tables and maps p...

Resilient Agriculture
CSCAP-159-2014

Resilient Agriculture

This publication for farmers, farm advisors and agricultural teachers contains articles about some of the findings of a USDA-NIFA-funded project researching ways to make corn-soybean systems more resilient to the impa...

Farmer Attitudes Toward Farm-level Adaptation to Increased Weather Variability
CSCAP-161-2014

Farmer Attitudes Toward Farm-level Adaptation to Increased Weather Variability

This four-page fact sheet provides a summary of answers to four questions posed to farmers, about the need for farm-level adaptation to increased weather variability. The questions were a part of a USDA-NIFA-supported...

Corn Belt Farmers' Attitudes Toward Institutional Support for Adaptation to Increased Weather Variability
CSCAP-163-2015

Corn Belt Farmers' Attitudes Toward Institutional Support for Adaptation to Increased Weather Variability

This four-page fact sheet provides a summary of answers to four questions posed to farmers, about the need for institutional support for adaptation to increased weather variability. The questions were a part of a USDA...

Corn Belt Farmers' Attitudes Toward Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
CSCAP-164-2015

Corn Belt Farmers' Attitudes Toward Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

This four-page fact sheet provides a summary of answers to two questions posed to farmers, about the need for government and/or farmers to take actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The questions were a part of ...

Corn Belt Farmers' Beliefs about Climate Change and Its Causes
CSCAP-165-2015

Corn Belt Farmers' Beliefs about Climate Change and Its Causes

This four-page fact sheet provides a summary of answers to five questions posed to farmers, about climate change and its causes. The questions were a part of a USDA-NIFA-supported survey, conducted in 2012, of 4,778 f...

Climate Change and Farm Producer Needs and Costs
CSCAP-179-2012

Climate Change and Farm Producer Needs and Costs

This fact sheet describes how economic factors from climate change can influence farm management. This publication, part of the Climate and Corn-based Cropping Systems Coordinated Agricultural Project (CSCAP), is ava...

Corn Belt Farmers' Concerns About Water-related Threats to Farm Viability
CSCAP-180-2015

Corn Belt Farmers' Concerns About Water-related Threats to Farm Viability

This brief summarizes key results from a 2012 survey of 4,778 farmers in 11 Corn-belt states. Here, the focus is upon farmers' concerns about how climate change and variable weather might affect soil moisture and prec...

Corn Belt Farmers' Concerns About Drought and Heat-related Threats to Their Farm Operations
CSCAP-181-2015

Corn Belt Farmers' Concerns About Drought and Heat-related Threats to Their Farm Operations

This brief summarizes key results from a 2012 survey of 4,778 farmers in 11 Corn-belt states. Here, the focus is upon farmers' concerns about drought- and heat-related threats to their farm operations. This publicatio...

Corn Belt Farmers' Concerns About Pest and Disease Related Threats to Their Farm Operations
CSCAP-182-2015

Corn Belt Farmers' Concerns About Pest and Disease Related Threats to Their Farm Operations

This brief summarizes key results from a 2012 survey of 4,778 farmers in 11 Corn-belt states. Here, the focus is upon farmers' concerns about how climate change and variable weather might affect pests and disease and ...

Farmer Perspectives on Agricultural Practices, Information, and Weather Variability in the Corn Belt: A Statistical Atlas, Volume 2
CSCAP-184-2015

Farmer Perspectives on Agricultural Practices, Information, and Weather Variability in the Corn Belt: A Statistical Atlas, Volume 2

This second atlas (Volume 2) provides additional results from a 2012 survey of 4,778 farmers in 11 Corn-belt states. Here, the focus is upon farmers' specific behaviors, beliefs about climate and weather, and the tool...

Build Soil Organic Matter to Improve Your Crop Production System
CSCAP-185-2015

Build Soil Organic Matter to Improve Your Crop Production System

A resource for farmers, teachers, and extension educators and agricultural advisors for understanding the benefits of building soil organic matter and how to build soil organic matter. This publication was written by ...

Climate Change and Agricultural Extension
CSCAP-192-2016

Climate Change and Agricultural Extension

This report describes lessons learned from social science research and the experiences of a team of university extension and outreach educators. The research and educators were a part of two USDA-NIFA climate projects...

Climate Change in the Corn Belt
CSCAP-193-2016

Climate Change in the Corn Belt

Understand how climate change is impacting and will continue to impact the weather in the Corn Belt. Raymond Arritt's research encompasses mesoscale meteorology, regional climate, and aerobiology in the Departments of...

Midwest Climate and Specialty Crops
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Midwest Climate and Specialty Crops

To develop a plan of work that responds to Midwest specialty crop needs, twenty-five specialty crop leaders, research and extension faculty participated in a planning process using a concept mapping methodology. The r...

Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide, third edition
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Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide, third edition

The third edition of this guide includes new photos, expanded information, and more. This popular pocket-size, in-field reference helps readers effectively select, grow, and use cover crops in their farming systems. It w...

Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide, third edition (25/box)
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Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide, third edition (25/box)

This is a box of 25 copies of our popular in-field reference. The third edition of this guide includes new photos, expanded information, and more. This popular pocket-size, in-field reference helps readers effectively se...

Soybean Production Systems: Plant Populations and Seedling Rates for Soybeans
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Soybean Production Systems: Plant Populations and Seedling Rates for Soybeans

Seeding rate, plant population, and row spacing are tied together. If the population is too high, plants compete with each other and often lodge. If the population is too low, a producer is wasting growing space and lo...

Implementing Site-Specific Management: Map Versus Sensor-Based Variable Rate Application
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Implementing Site-Specific Management: Map Versus Sensor-Based Variable Rate Application

This publication discusses two different site-specific management approaches for the variable rate application of crop production inputs (i.e., fertilizer, pesticides, etc.) and the benefits of each....

Implementing Site-Specific Management: Controlling Application Rate On-the-Go
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Implementing Site-Specific Management: Controlling Application Rate On-the-Go

Fundamentals of the construction and function of spraying systems, from simple fixed-rate units to state-of-the-art variable-rate systems. ...

Implementing Site Specific Management: Sprayer Technology-Controlling Application Rate and Droplet Size Distribution Ono
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Implementing Site Specific Management: Sprayer Technology-Controlling Application Rate and Droplet Size Distribution Ono

Fundamentals of the modulated spraying nozzle control (MSNC) system, a technology which can significantly improve the performance of both new and existing spraying equipment....

Protecting Pollinators: Tips for Commercial Agricultural Pesticide Applicators
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Protecting Pollinators: Tips for Commercial Agricultural Pesticide Applicators

While agricultural pesticide applicators may not be able to control factors like habitat loss, they can take practical steps to help protect the pollinators so many in the agricultural industry rely upon. This publica...

Using Honey Bees in Pollination
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Using Honey Bees in Pollination

This publication Information includes pollination procedures, pesticide recommendations and the duration of the toxic effects on bees....

Grain Drill Metering Systems and the Need for Calibration
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Grain Drill Metering Systems and the Need for Calibration

This five-page publication explains that calibrating a soybean grain drill becomes more important as the cost of soybean seed increases. It cites other advantages of calibration, explains how to perform such a calibratio...

Tall Fescue - Establishment and Management
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Tall Fescue - Establishment and Management

Discusses the characteristics of tall fescue, its establishment, fertilization, maintenance, renovation and harvesting as pasture of hay....

Indiana Organic Grain Production: Cases to Consider
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Indiana Organic Grain Production: Cases to Consider

This 9-page publication summarizes advice and themes from seven Indiana farmers involved in organic grain production. It looks at their five farm operations, which were at different points in the organic transition proce...

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...

Value of Crop Rotation Under Various Tillage Systems
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Value of Crop Rotation Under Various Tillage Systems

Discusses the effects of rotating crops on crop yields, soil fertility, insects, weeds, and diseases. Provides suggestions for making the right decisions under alternative tillage systems....

Forage Selection and Seeding Guide for Indiana
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Forage Selection and Seeding Guide for Indiana

The purpose of this publication is to simplify the process of forage selection for the producer by collecting all of the relevant information and presenting it in one place and in convenient form. The relative advanta...

Producing Emergency or Supplemental Forage for Livestock
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Producing Emergency or Supplemental Forage for Livestock

This publication discusses the selection and management of emergency or supplemental forage crops....

Improving Pasture by Renovation
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Improving Pasture by Renovation

Discusses steps to successfully renovate pasture land to improve both forage yields and animal performance. ...

Management-Intensive Grazing in Indiana
AY-328

Management-Intensive Grazing in Indiana

Grazing systems management is a combination of art and science. You will have to master the art as it relates to your farm, but this manual will get you started on the science. It outlines the basics of grazing systems...

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....

Managing Crop Residue With Farm Machinery
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Managing Crop Residue With Farm Machinery

This guide is a planning tool to help producers develop a residue management program using selected tillage machines...

Diseases of Wheat: Fusarium Head Blight (Head Scab)
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Diseases of Wheat: Fusarium Head Blight (Head Scab)

In Indiana, Fusarium head blight of wheat (FHB), periodically causes significant yield loss and reduced grain quality. The disease also produces mycotoxins, which are chemicals that are toxic to humans and livestock. Thi...

Managing Wheat by Growth Stage
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Managing Wheat by Growth Stage

Management decisions in wheat production are growth-stage dependent. Applications of fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides are most effective and profitable when applied at specific times. This publication describes pr...

Seed Requirement Table for Desired Soybean Populations
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Seed Requirement Table for Desired Soybean Populations

Seed requirement table intended as a general guide to assure establishment of acceptance soybean populations....

Adoption of Agricultural Conservation Practices: Insights from Research and Practice
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Adoption of Agricultural Conservation Practices: Insights from Research and Practice

Because agriculture dominates the Midwestern landscape, it has a huge impact on environmental quality. Agricultural producers are often advised to adopt practices that help to reduce the impact of agriculture on the e...

Wheat Production and Fertilization in Indiana
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Wheat Production and Fertilization in Indiana

Lists recommended varieties and discusses management steps needed to ensure adequate fertilization, proper seedbed preparation,and optimum stand establishment of wheat in Indiana. ...

Differentiating 2, 4-D and Dicamba Injury on Soybeans
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Differentiating 2, 4-D and Dicamba Injury on Soybeans

This publication discusses and describes the differences between 2,4-D and dicamba symptomology on soybeans. The objective of this publication is to help farmers and Ag professionals to accurately diagnose herbicide o...

Differentiating 2, 4-D and Dicamba Injury on Soybeans
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Differentiating 2, 4-D and Dicamba Injury on Soybeans

This publication discusses and describes the differences between 2,4-D and dicamba symptomology on soybeans. The objective of this publication is to help farmers and Ag professionals to accurately diagnose herbicide o...

Is organic right for my grain operation?
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Is organic right for my grain operation?

Domestic demand for organic grains exceeds production. A lack of available information on marketing opportunities, supply and demand volumes, and pricing information might deter some farmers from making the switch. Th...

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 ...

Aerial Photography as a Crop Management Aid
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Aerial Photography as a Crop Management Aid

Readers will discover how aerial photography can improve crop management in this publication. It also discusses problems detected, equipment needed, film and interpretation of photographs....

Timing of Hay Harvest
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Timing of Hay Harvest

To make excellent quality hay, the forage needs to be cut at the right growth stage and packaged into a bale at the right moisture content without incidence of rain damage. Baling hay too wet can result in mold format...

The Process of Making Dry Hay
AS-654-WV

The Process of Making Dry Hay

Making excellent quality hay is a process that requires proper use of the right harvest equipment at the right stage of forage growth. Doing this will minimize yield and quality losses so nutritional needs of livesto...

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...

Management Considerations for Relay Intercropping: II. Soybean
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Management Considerations for Relay Intercropping: II. Soybean

Intercropping involves planting soybeans into standing wheat before wheat is harvested. This publication discusses best management practices for soybeans that are intercropped, including variety selection, seed coatings,...

What's in a Bag of Seed?
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What's in a Bag of Seed?

The tag, label or placard on a bag of seed allows consumers to make informed choices. In this publication, a Purdue University expert explains seed tags and the regulations that seek to assure consumers that what they...

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...

Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilization of Alfalfa
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Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilization of Alfalfa

Fertilizing alfalfa with phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) can increase yield and the stand's longevity. However, to maximize production and profitability, it is important to adjust fertilizer rates to meet the specific n...

Building Soils for Better Crops, 3rd Edition
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Building Soils for Better Crops, 3rd Edition

Building Soils for Better Crops is a one–of–a–kind, practical guide to ecological soil management, now expanded and in full color. It provides step–by–step information on soil&ndas...

Determining a Value for Corn Silage
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Determining a Value for Corn Silage

Pricing silage crops can be much more challenging than pricing grains. This publication outlines methods for determining prices for various types of silage and includes a Web link to Purdue's Corn Silage Crop Calculator ...

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....

Terminating Cover Crops: Successful Cover Crop Termination with Herbicides
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Terminating Cover Crops: Successful Cover Crop Termination with Herbicides

Many cover crop species have characteristics that make them both desirable as cover crops and troublesome weed species. Weedy cover crop escapes not only affect the current production crop, but also can produce seeds and...

2024 Weed Control Guide for Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois
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2024 Weed Control Guide for Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois

This 2024 Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri Weed Control Guide focuses on the application of pesticides for the control of weeds in agronomic or horticultural crops. Learn about the importance of weed control and fin...