Volume 1 Issue
9
July 23, 2004
Soybeans
Struggle in the Valley
Are your soybeans short? Are they still yellow? Are they
behind? If so, you are not alone. Conditions have been
much less than perfect for soybean production in the Red
River Valley.
What
Lambsquarter Species Is It?
The ‘Atlas of the Vascular Plants of Minnesota’ lists
seven lambsquarter species (goosefoot family) that may be
found in NW Minnesota.
Foliar Nitrogen for
Protein Increase
Although nitrogen should be applied before or at
planting, foliar applications of liquid nitrogen have been
used to try and enhance protein content
of the grain. UAN solutions are sometimes used, but liquid
fertilizers may cause serious leaf burning.
Temperatures for Hay
Bales in Storage
The Spring of 2004 has been a tough year for hay made into
bales. If you have made dry hay bales and put them in
storage, you may want to check temperatures. Hay put up
too wet will heat and cause both quality and possible fire
problems.
Rick’s Computer Corner:
Office Shortcuts
Tired of using the mouse to complete common and often
repetitive tasks in Windows? Take some time to learn a few
shortcuts.
Minnesota Plant Pest Survey Results
The following observations and
maps have been made available
courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
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