To meet the mandatory dicamba training requirement for applications in Kentucky individuals must attend a training session that has been approved by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
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Latest Crops Marketing and Management Update from Todd Davis.
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The November WASDE made minor changes to the 2017-18 wheat supply and demand projections, which is typical as there is little new production or demand information until the “final” estimates in January.
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Dr. Kiersten Wise presents a guide for Planning for Corn Disease Management 2018
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The results of the 2017 Kentucky Soybean Production Contest are now available, with Meredith Farms of Henderson earning the top spot a third year in a row.
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Dr. Raul Villanueva presents winter updates 2017 for Aphids, Seed Treatment, Viruses and Insecticides on Small Grains.
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Travis Legleiter shares Herbicide Resistant Soybean Trait Decisions for 2018.
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Twenty-five entries exceeded the 300 bushel mark in this year's Kentucky Corn Yield Contest. See who broke the grain bin this year.
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The 2017 growing season was wet early and dry later with conditions for excellent yields.
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A key component of marketing stored grain is monitoring local basis and understanding the seasonal components of basis. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the monthly average corn and soybean spot basis, respectively, for 12 Western Kentucky markets. Notice that basis tends to follow seasonal patterns with the widest level at harvest with appreciation into spring and early summer.
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Spring application of poultry litter is ideal for maximizing the economic value of poultry litter but faces challenges that include wet soil conditions, lack of time to spread litter near planting, and availability of poultry litter in the spring. Therefore, it is a common practice in Kentucky to apply poultry litter in the fall.
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Weekly report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service - Kentucky Field Office.
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Estimates indicate that nearly 10% of the corn crop and 30% of the soybean crop in Kentucky are yet to be harvested, which is behind previous years but typically seen across the US grain belt this year. Field drying has slowed considerably, and most late planted crops are still above moisture levels that are considered safe for storage.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the November Crop Production report today, showing continued possibilities of a record corn yield and record yield and production for soybeans.
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The hybrids submitted for testing are those most likely to be available for sale in 2018. Representatives from seed companies select and nominate their own hybrids. They provide the seed listed in Table 1 and identify the maturity and/or seed coat color
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Researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are beginning on-farm studies to look at which best management practices work best for Kentucky grain farms, and they need producers’ help.
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Budgetary issues continue to be a challenge as farm/commodity organizations attempt to strengthen the safety net for U.S. agriculture amidst a depressed agricultural economy, while other groups, such as hunger advocates, and conservationists attempt to protect their programs.
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Grain markets this fall are suggesting producers should store their corn and soybeans. The question is whether storage is going to pay off.
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