Key to Nutrient Deficiencies of Corn and Sorghum

July 1, 2009

Plant symptoms can be used to differentiate and identify crop nutrient disorders. Symptoms of nutrient deficiency vary with variety, growing conditions, and plant age and similar symptoms may be caused by other abiotic or biotic stresses. Use the following key to help identify seven nutrient disorders observed in Nebraska corn and sorghum.

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Using Fertigation for Efficient Nitrogen Application

June 26, 2009

With corn in much of Nebraska currently in the V8 to V12 growth stages and rapidly growing, crop water use and nitrogen (N) uptake are increasing rapidly as well. Many irrigated growers are starting to closely monitor crop water use and soil moisture conditions in order to anticipate when to begin irrigation.

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Timing of Post-Emergence Weed Control in Soybean

June 26, 2009

Each year soybean growers face the question of when to time post-emergence weed control.

 

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Avoiding Glyphosate and Atrazine Runoff and Groundwater Contamination

June 19, 2009
This week's storms came just as some producers were able to get back in the field to make delayed herbicide applications. With the threat of heavy downpours looming, it can be hard to pick the right time to get the job done while avoiding the potential for pesticide runoff.

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