Tag: University of Missouri Extension
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High Nitrogen Prices Shift Fall Fescue Decisions
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Rising fertilizer prices are forcing Missouri cattle producers to take a closer look at the cost of adding nitrogen to stockpiled tall fescue. Stockpiled fescue gives Missouri producers an opportunity to extend grazing into the winter and reduce harvested feed costs. University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Carson Roberts said decisions…
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Missouri Soybean Yield Outlook Takes a Hit From Heat
Northern Missouri is seeing the biggest drop in projected yields as hot, dry weather continues COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri soybean growers are watching the weather closely as a long stretch of heat and shrinking soil moisture take a bite out of this year’s yield potential. The latest University of Missouri Extension soybean report shows projected…
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Corn Leafhopper Found in Five Missouri Counties as Growers Urged to Scout Fields
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension is encouraging corn producers to closely monitor fields after corn leafhoppers were confirmed in five Missouri counties earlier this growing season. Extension entomologist Ivair Valmorbida said the insect has now been identified in Boone, Barton, Christian, Cooper and Lawrence counties. The first detections were made in mid June,…