Category: Wheat
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Posted on June 9, 2019
Manganese deficiency in winter wheat is showing up in Eastern Wisconsin
The extended cool and wet spring appears to be causing manganese (Mn) deficiency in winter wheat in some fields in Eastern Wisconsin. Wheat has a […]
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Posted on April 26, 2018
Has April rain and snow caused loss of March N applications to winter wheat?
Recent Wisconsin research has indicated that applying N to winter wheat at green-up was generally more profitable than applications at Zadoks growth stage 30 (GS30, […]
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Posted on September 12, 2017
Are fall applications of N to winter wheat beneficial?
The short answer is maybe. Research in 2014 through 2016 demonstrated that N application at green-up generally resulted in the greatest economic return compared to […]
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Posted on March 25, 2017
Tips for Nitrogen Management in Winter Wheat
1. In general, apply N early. At 50% of research sites in 2014 to 2016, N application at green-up out yielded application at Zadoks growth […]
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Posted on June 29, 2016
Plant analysis are you using it and interpreting the results correctly?
Over the last two weeks I have received several calls/emails regarding interpretation of plant analysis results. In all situations, the agronomist asked how it was […]
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Posted on March 9, 2016
Time your spring nitrogen applications to maximize winter wheat yield
Proper timing of spring N application can significantly increase winter wheat yield. Figure 1 shows the yield obtained at the economic optimum N rate (EONR, […]
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Posted on February 2, 2016
Strategies to Maximize Return on Fertilizer in 2016
There are numerous economic challenges for crop production in 2016. Tips for maximizing your economic return on fertilizer are provided in the video titled: “Strategies […]
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Posted on July 24, 2014
2014 Agronomy/Soils Field Day at Arlington on August 27th
The Departments of Agronomy and Soil Science in conjunction with the Arlington Agricultural Research Station will host their annual field day on August 27, 2014. […]
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Posted on November 16, 2012
A2809 Update Coming Soon
University of Wisconsin-Extension Publication A2809 Nutrient Application Guidelines for Field, Vegetable, and Fruit Crops in Wisconsin has been revised. There are numerous changes to this […]
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Posted on September 7, 2012
Fertilizer Needs for Wheat following a Drought
As preparations are made for planting the 2013 wheat crop, growers should consider how the 2012 drought might impact their fertilizer needs. There is a […]