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Author: Ernst Undesser
Ernst Undesser joined AgFax Media LLC in 2011. He is Associate Editor of AgFax Updates. In addition to his daily duties as an AgFax Web Editor, Ernst compiles weekly reviews of crop news across the country.
AgFax Weekend: Coronavirus – Farm Income Outlook | Aid Bill Passed Mar 27, 2020
In this week’s AgFax Weekend – Coronavirus – Farm Income Outlook | Aid Bill Passed | and more.
DTN Livestock Close: Contracts Head Into Weekend Disappointed Mar 27, 2020
The board came into the week strong, but interest dwindled and all three livestock contracts closed the week fully lower. GENERAL COMMENTS: Heading into the weekend doesn’t leave livestock enthusiasts […]
Arkansas Rice: Use the DD50 Management Program to Stay Ahead in 2020 Mar 27, 2020
Each year I’m surprised at the number of producers not currently using the DD50 Rice Management Program on their farms. This program is designed to take much of the guesswork […]
Moving Grain: Funding Opportunity for Port Infrastructure Mar 27, 2020
DOT Announces Funding Opportunity for Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is inviting competitive grant applications for projects that improve facilities related to operating coastal […]
Tennessee: Results of the 2019 Palmer Amaranth Dicamba Screen Mar 27, 2020
In 2019 we ran calls on about 40 fields where producers were disappointed with their Palmer amaranth control from applications of Engenia or XtendiMax. We collected Palmer amaranth seed last […]
Tennessee: Managing Late Burndown – Podcast Mar 27, 2020
The rainy spring has delayed burndown for most Tennessee producers. In this podcast, Dr. Larry Steckel discusses considerations for adapting burndown programs to wet weather delays.
Alabama Cotton: Early Season Thrips Control Is Important Mar 27, 2020
Cotton planting and early season thrips management are almost upon us. We are fortunate today to have varieties that have three-plus bale yield potential. While we can’t control rainfall patterns […]
Tobacco: Mexican H2A Workers Still Available Mar 27, 2020
On Monday, it was stated that the American consulate in Mexico would be shut down, meaning that H2As would be destined for the U.S. could not be processed. That would […]
Iowa Corn, Soybeans: Sulfur Fertilizer Management Considerations Mar 27, 2020
Significant sulfur (S) deficiency in Iowa crops was first documented about 15 years ago. First identified in alfalfa and then corn and soybean. Since then about 150 trials with corn […]
Iowa: Dry Fertilizer – Getting the Most from Your Applications Mar 27, 2020
Claims of poor fertilizer application and visual striping in fields have increased in recent years. This issue impacts all sectors of the supply chain including growers, custom applicators, cooperatives and […]
