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Volume 1 Issue 9     July 23, 2004

 

Soybeans Struggle in the Valley
Are your soybeans short? Are they still yellow? Are they behind? If so, you are not alone. Conditions have been much less than perfect for soybean production in the Red River Valley.

What Lambsquarter Species Is It?
The ‘Atlas of the Vascular Plants of Minnesota’ lists seven lambsquarter species (goosefoot family) that may be found in NW Minnesota.

Foliar Nitrogen for Protein Increase
Although nitrogen should be applied before or at planting, foliar applications of liquid nitrogen have been used to try and enhance protein content of the grain. UAN solutions are sometimes used, but liquid fertilizers may cause serious leaf burning.

Temperatures for Hay Bales in Storage
The Spring of 2004 has been a tough year for hay made into bales. If you have made dry hay bales and put them in storage, you may want to check temperatures. Hay put up too wet will heat and cause both quality and possible fire problems.

Rick’s Computer Corner:  Office Shortcuts
Tired of using the mouse to complete common and often repetitive tasks in Windows? Take some time to learn a few shortcuts.

Minnesota Plant Pest Survey Results
The following observations and maps have been made available courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

 

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