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Feb 9, 2017

Wheat Rust on the Attack

Wheat Rust on the Attack

Over the past year we have seen the spread of old and new wheat rust strains around the world. The linked article below shares information on the area of impact, ramifications, and much more in regards to wheat rust. We encourage you to read the linked article and then utilize the discussion points below to spark conversation around the globe!

Spread of Damaging Wheat Rust Continues 

Discussion

Feb 11, 2016

Egypt Wheat Dilemma

Egypt Wheat Dilemma

Currently wheat trade has been halted with Egypt due to numerous reasons. The linked article below takes a look at why this has happened and the implications that it is having. We encourage you to read over the article below and start conversations with the discussion points provided.



Egypt Wheat Trade



Discussion Points


What factors have caused wheat trade with Egypt to halt?
What effects

Feb 10, 2016

Water Requirement for Different Crops in India


Water requirement of Crop is the quantity of water required regardless of source for crop growth and yield in a period of time.    Water is mainly required to meet the demands of metabolic activities of plants, evaporation and transpiration.

Crop
Water Requirement (mm)
Rice
900-2500
Wheat
450-650
Sorghum
450-650
Maize
500-800
Sugarcane
1500-2500
Groundnut
500-700
Cotton
700-1300
Soybean
450-700
Tobacco
400-600
Tomato
600-800
Potato
500-700
Onion
350-550
Chillies
500
Sunflower
350-500
Castor
500
Bean
300-500
Cabbage
380-500
Pea
350-500
Banana
1200-2200
Citrus
900-1200
Pineapple
700-1000
Gingelly
350-400
Ragi
400-450
Grape
500-1200

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Feb 3, 2016

Nitrogen Management on Wheat

Nitrogen Management on Wheat

Years ago, it was common practice to apply nitrogen to wheat at this time of year on frozen soils.  For environmental and agronomic reason, that practice is no longer seen as a good one. Illinois researchers have found that mid to late March is good timing for many growers in Illinois.  This information out of Kansas discusses Top-Dressing Nitrogen on Wheat.  

Jan 21, 2016

Argentine Wheat

Argentine Wheat

Argentina is loading ships with wheat bound for locations around the world including the United States. The article linked below explores the story behind increased exports from Argentina. After reading the article linked use the discussion points provided to guide your conversations around the globe!

Argentine Wheat Returns to the U.S.

Discussion Points


What has led to the increase of wheat

Oct 6, 2015

Wheat is Growing

I spotted several fields of wheat that are already up today.  Conditions are ideal except we are very much ahead of the Hessian Fly free date.  Hessian Flies may not be a problem but there may be other reasons to delay wheat planting.    I will let Robert Bellm fill you in.  I will also tell you that early planting of wheat can increase yield, but not without risk.  Also consider your crop insurance requirements for planting date.  Prairie Farmer Posted the Fly Free Date by county in this Article.

Emerged Wheat

Sep 14, 2015

Irrigation Water Requirement for Some of the Major Crops in India


Crop
Growing Period  ( in days )
Daily Water Requirement
Total Water Requirement
in cm
in inches
in cm
in inches
Barley
88
0.400
0.16
25.20
10.08
Cotton
202
0.525
0.21
105.50
42.20
Groundnut
124
0.525
0.21
65.25
26.10
Jawar
114
0.575
0.23
64.25
25.70
Linseed
88
0.350
0.14
31.71
12.68
Maize
100
0.450
0.18
44.50
17.80
Mustard
88
0.300
0.12
25.20
10.08
Onion
120
0.625
0.25
75.00
30.00
Potato
88
0.750
0.30
30.00
12.00
Pea
88
0.350
0.14
30.00
12.00
Rice
93
1.075
0.43
104.50
41.80
Ragi
127
0.575
0.23
74.50
29.80
Sugarcane
365
0.650
0.26
237.50
95.00
Tobacco
132
0.750
0.30
98.00
39.20
Wheat
88
0.425
0.17
37.00
14.80
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