JULY 2002
Ag Programs
July 29 - August 2
Changing Consumer Demands Effect The Farm Dollar
How the consumer dollar is spent is a clue as to why the farm share had been declining for years.
Irrigating Your Crops
Support your crops during the hot dryer times using these helpful irrigations hints.
Reacting To Consumer Trends In The Food Industry
Quick moving trends in the food industry may affect your lifestyle.
Protecting Raspberry And Blackberry Against Fruit Rot
Growers of Raspberry and blackberry bushes need to watch out for fruit decaying diseases.
Certifying Changes For Pesticide Applicators
Farmers who wish to apply pesticides need to be certified. New revisions in pesticide regulations may cause changes in application procedures.
Ag Programs
July 22 - July 26
Progressing Towards Sclerontinia Resistance In Alfalfa
Sclerotinia is a common disease that farmers need to watch out for in their alfalfa crop.
Discussing Poor Root Systems In The Tobacco Crop
Poor root systems in tobacco are caused by a major amount of rainfall. Here are some ways to keep you crops nutritional value.
Managing The Small Flock During Summer Months
Keeping a flock of chickens laying eggs during the hot weather can be a challenge. Some easy tricks can be used to maintain laying.
Assuring Beef Quality
Beef quality assurance is important to the consumer and used improve product quality.
Developing Cooperative Equity
Adequate equity will help to attract lenders to your cooperative.
Ag Programs
July 15 - July19
Managing Pastures During The Summer
New options and methods will help to get new forages established within your pastures.
Controlling Weeds In Hayfields
A good weed control program for grass pastures is dependant on good pasture management.
Diversify Your Farm Income Through Agri-tourism
Agri-tourism can be a diverse and fast growing enterprise for farmers. This cutting edge idea involves tourist getting familiar with where their goods such as produce come from.
Controlling Flies As Part Of Stable Management
There are many things you can do during the summer months to help reduce flies around the farm.
Developing Cooperative Equity
Adequate equity will help you attract lenders to your cooperative.
Ag Programs
July 8 - July12
Quadris Fungicide Is Not Labeled For Tobacco
Although Quadris Fungicide is labeled it has not passed the smoke chemistry test important to determine if the compound can be used on tobacco.
Marketing Grain Update
The prolonged wet conditions in the eastern corn belt are expected to reduce corn plantings by at least one million acres.
Improving Next Years Crop Performance
Keeping fresh growth in front of cattle will ensure their nutritional health.
Increasing The Weight Of Cows For Sale
Summer management of beef calfs can pay off later when cows are sold..
Controlling Fall Army worm In Late Planted Corn
Later planted fields are more vulnerable to fall army worm .
Ag Programs
July1 - July5
Emphasizing Different Traits In a Dairy Breeding Program
The various genetic traits that can make a dairy herd more efficient and profitable are the subject of continuing research at the state and federal level.
Minimizing Rising Johnson Grass For Healthier Corn
Viruses can attack corn and cause outbreaks where Johnson Grass is heavy.
Protecting crops Against Southwestern Corn Borer
When corn is planted early or on time the risk of losses due to southwestern corn borer is very low.
Evaluating Automatic Systems For Vegetables
The Automatic Irrigation System can be used for vegetable production .
Growing Christmas Trees As An Alternative Crop
Christmas trees are a good crop to grow because they don't need a lot of care.
