Planting timing studies have become one of my favorites because of the interactions with organic matter mineralization and season long weather differences . But I think the farm crew isn't fond of the sidedress and spray schedules for 10 foot wide passes.....
🌊 A new study in CFTM shows that routine Mehlich-3 soil tests and rapid EC measurements can accurately estimate standard salinity ratings. The findings could help improve management of salt-affected soils across the Mid-Atlantic.
Read more: doi.org/10.1002/cft2.70121
We just finished the first set of corn variety trials, which is an accomplishment considering everyone who knew how to run the planter left in the last six months. @UDExtension
Freeze damage to small grains, particularly barley, is likely from this week's temperatures. Be sure to scout before you apply fungicide, it may be a waste of time and entire fields may be lost.
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We have a specialist postion in ag engineeing with a focus on equipment, irrigation, and precison agriculture. UD has field equipment, a variable rate irrigation research farm, and specialists to work with on site. Please share! careers.udel.edu/en-us/job/5…
Our 3-year, 2-location DE study evaluated cereal rye and rye + legume cover crop mixtures in soybean systems. Soybean yield was largely unaffected, with grass + legume mixtures improved biomass without compromising soybean yield.
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Biochar: a boom for research and hype, a bust for actual use.
I don't have access to the whole article, but just the beginning sums it up well.
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Mapping Cover Crop Biomass with Sensors. Watch at the NEW CPN TV episode at piped.video/8E0YIP_Pe7k.
Featuring @udextension's @DEagronomy.
Dr. Jarrod Miller discusses mapping and measuring cover crop biomass. Dr. Miller explores cover crop basics as well as managing, sampling, and modeling biomass using sensors.
#covercrops#biomass#precisionag@UDelaware
We are looking for qualified and interested students for a few PhD positions in our Precision Ag program to work on planting and spraying technologies, including spray/seeding drones. Please see the GRA position details below. @AU_PrecisionAg@bsen_au
First corn plots came off last week, fall cover crop projects are rolling, and Variety trials are showing their differences. Always the best time of year.