Harvest tips and news from Integrated Crop Management

The items linked below were recently posted on the Integrated Crop Management News website.

9/25/2012 -It’s important to protect yourself from exposure to moldy and dusty grain during harvest. Exposure to low levels of grain dust can cause a cough, sore throat, nose or eye irritation, or congestion, or more serious problems for those with chronic breathing issues.

The Moist Soil Test for Potassium and Other Nutrients: What’s It All About?
9/24/2012 -Attitudes about most soil handling and testing have changed. Read more to learn about the procedure and interpretation of the test results.

Less Tillage for More Water in 2013
9/21/2012 -It’s time to consider your soil moisture reserves for 2013. Don’t let an early harvest and extended fall entice you into spending your time and money on unnecessary tillage.

Grain Management Issues Update
9/20/2012 -Early harvest of corn will require additional cooling cycles to reach desired temperatures. Weather forecasts predict cooler weather in the coming week, providing opportunities to cool corn.

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