Issac Ferrie gives an overview of the Cressleaf Groundsel. The Cressleaf Groundsel is commonly being confused with yellow rocket, but unfortunately is turning out to be much harder to kill. Also keep in mind that the Cressleaf Groundsel is poisonous.
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] In this week’s Boots In The Field Report, Ken mentions to keep an eye out for the twisted corn whorl and sulfur deficiency. Ken also touches on some of the issues he found with replanted fields.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
The Importance of Early Season Stand Evaluations: Stand Counts Can Be Deceiving From The Road:
In this clip Ken discusses the importance of early season stand evaluations, early season is the only time that we can investigate whether missing plants were actually missing seeds or a result of hindered germination or emergence. We can also predict the projected ear count by evaluating how evenly our stand emerged.
In this weeks Boots in the Field Report, Ken Ferrie discusses how to achieve uniform herbicide distribution.
This week Ken goes through the decision making processes he uses to determine whether or not it is safe to start planting corn.
Over the next few weeks our segments will focus on; infield diagnostics, planter settings, the importance on running the right down pressure, closing wheel assembly, and adjusting to row cleaners to achieve uniform seeding depth and seed to soil contact.
In this episode Technology Tuesday, Brad walks through how to ensure disk openers are properly set on some of the more popular brands.
Brad goes through how to check seed tube wear and how to ensure your row units are properly aligned.
Brad discuss how to ensure that your No-Till Coulter is set properly.
