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This document provides information on early wheat management for Southwest wheat farmers. The key factors discussed include variety selection, planting date, seeding rate, fertility, and early weed and pest management. The document emphasizes the importance of selecting adapted varieties based on region-specific characteristics and recommends starting with a small acreage when trying new varieties. It also highlights the significance of removing green bridges, controlling weeds early, and considering planting dates and seeding rates based on specific regions. Additionally, the document mentions the use of pre-plant soil tests for determining early fertility needs. [Extracted from the article]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being researched and developed by top universities like Virginia Tech and the University of Missouri to assist farmers in working more efficiently and safely. Virginia Tech's ACWA lab is focused on using AI to protect water systems from cyber attacks, while the University of Missouri's DAREC is exploring how AI can help farmers make informed decisions about crop and field management. These projects involve collecting data through sensors, drones, and cameras, and using AI algorithms to analyze and apply the information. The ultimate goal is to enhance farming methods and maximize profit while ensuring the sustainability of the nation's water and food supply. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by Washington State University found that longer and warmer autumns can lead to increased flying by worker honeybees, which raises the risk of colony collapse in the spring. The research, which focused on the Pacific Northwest but has implications for hives across the US, used climate and bee population models to determine that extended flying seasons for bees can contribute to colony collapse. The study also suggested a potential solution of placing colonies into indoor cold storage to prevent excessive wear on worker bees. The researchers emphasized the need for immediate planning to address the impact of climate change on honeybees. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses Bob Kemerait's role as the new president of American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) and his focus on finding solutions and opportunities during his term. Topics include APRES conference include addressing challenges in climate change, trade barriers, pest management, and new peanut varieties.

The article offers information on exhibitors at the 2024 Southern Farm Show that were not part of the 2023 show including Accurate Ag Spraying, Faith Farm & Equipment, and Southern Ag Solutions.

The article offers information on the meeting room in the Jim Graham Building at the 2024 Southern Farm Show including the exhibits to be presented, programs, and description of the display and sales area.

Discusses the insect infestation problem in libraries and the preservation of library material by microwave radiation. Idea that while insects in a library may disturb library users, they also damage library collections; Observation that insects can use starch-based glues and paper as a nutrient base, resulting in discoloration and physical damage to the books; Way that mold growth in books may attract insects such as book lice; Use of heat and freezing treatments, fumigation, aerosols, and contact pesticides to eliminate insects; Discussion of how microwaves have been used to kill insects in books.

The article informs about efforts of Doug Scott, Missouri cotton producer says 2020 turned out a decent harvest for his cotton crop outside of Sikeston, Missouri, with Farm Press during harvest, caught a good amount of moisture from several hurricanes. Topics include family and employees respect him and they work together year-round understanding the importance of timely agronomic decisions; and plants PhytoGen seedling vigor is evident when planting in cooler than normal temperatures.

The article informs that Jerry Hamill has been successfully and profitably producing cotton in North Carolina for cotton industry peers who nominated Hamill for the 2021 High Cotton Award for the Southeast, and can to produce the best crops he can with the goal of perfection. Topics include leaving the land in pristine conditions for future generations is the ultimate goal; and steadfast determination to produce high quality cotton with minimal environmental footprint.

Up front Winemaker Fred Cline Family Cellars in Sonoma, is a big believer in string theory, essentially states that all of the forces of nature are tied together. employed by physicists, but Cline it as applying to viticulture in the that every action taken in the is part of the same framework, one can positively or negatively another - even without the actor's awareness of that impact. Tom Gendall, the California North Coast winemaker for Cline Family Cellars, oversees it as well as Jacuzzi and Gust Wines, which is a project of Megan and her sister Hilary that's focused on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah from Petaluma Gap. Understanding that Green String farming is all about "the interconnections and the best way to grow crops", he employs its principles throughout his work for Cline in Sonoma. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that Environmental Protection Agency will deliver important decisions to U.S. agriculture, including on chlorpyrifos, glyphosate, the neonicotinoids, pyrethroids, atrazine and over-the-top dicamba. It mentions that the decisions and the agency's process for making them at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference in Savannah.

The article announces the donation by Agri Spray Drones of the DJI Agras T40 spray drone to help in the agricultural research of the Alabama Extension at Auburn University. Topics covered include how the T40 model can help double the capacity of Extensions unmanned aerial systems (UAS) research, the features of the model, and the benefits that farmers and forestry operations can get from spray drones.

The article discusses the control and management of the spread of invasive pests and diseases that affect natural and managed lands. It particularly damaged agriculture according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) currently has quarantined the areas with invasive insect pests. INSET: Apple Maggot In Washington.

The article explores ALABAMA PRODUCERS CAN brush up on best management practices and prepare for the upcoming growing seasons at the 2022 Alabama Row Crops Short Course. The course will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18 and Wednesday, Jan. 19. at the Embassy Suites in Montgomery. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Auburn University College of Agriculture's department of crop, soil and environmental sciences are partnering to bring producers an all-encompassing event.

The article analyzes issues associated with increase in wheat prices as the world's wheat stocks continue to tighten. It is noted that wheat consumption is projected to be a record 28.9 billion bushels during 2021-22. It is noted that various nations are increasing their wheat stocks with Russia putting an import ta on wheat to decrease exports and increase wheat stocks.

The article discusses case study method for MBA students to learn about successful businesses would do well to spend time studying successful farms to learn about winning business strategies. It mentions need for rise in input costs and availability for all farmers as they plan for 2022; and also mentions rise in herbicides and insecticide prices.

The article discusses need for sweetpotato farmers to turn to chlorpyrifos, or Lorsban to control wireworms. Topics discussed include research to find alternatives to Lorsban to control wireworms in sweetpotatoes; experiment with neonicotinoids applied through transplant water; and information on how integrated pest management and foliar insecticides will work.