Field Crops
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Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Field Crops
Soil Sampling Strategies for Site-Specific Field Management
This factsheet for farmers describes concepts, terminology, and guidelines concerning soil sampling. Proper testing allows …
Soybean Sunscald
Sunscald is caused by bright sunlight on a wet leaf after exposure to high temperatures. …
Soybean Fertilizer Burn
Fertilizer burn can occur to the soybean seed from an in-furrow application and to the …
Soybean Compaction
Soil compaction, caused by field traffic and heavy machinery use, can be a significant issue for …
Soybean Cold Damage
Cold damage in soybeans can emerge early or late in the season. This publication describes …
Soybean Deer Damage
This factsheet discusses recognizing and treating soybeans that have been damaged by deer in North …
Creating a Crop Maze With GPS
This publication explains how to create a crop maze with GPS (global positioning system).
Alternative Synthetic Nitrogen Fertilizer Products for Row Crop Production
Nitrogen fertilizer products are being developed and marketed as having the potential to increase yields and …