Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management

Shoulder season applications of plant growth regulators *can* effectively manage Poa annua in creeping bentgrass putting greens in Tennessee. Learn more 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7… @UTTurfWeeds #turfgrass #PoaAnnua #CropScience #turfgrassmanagement #PlantGrowthRegulators

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Variable rate decisions in precision ag A review shows seed & N rate decisions rely on many factors—from soil to data-driven models—but clear, integrated guidelines are still lacking. Weather remains a key driver. Read more🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…

🌱Mung bean planting date matters🗓️ In Iowa, early planting (mid-May–early June) maximized yield, while late planting cut yields up to 47% and increased frost risk. Genotype response differed by timing. Read more🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…

N for ultra-late soybean? In SC, applying N at planting did not improve growth or yield in soybean double-cropped after corn. Even low-rate gains were inconsistent with limited ROI potential.🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…

🌱 As farmers gear up for the season, soybean variety selection comes top of mind. Learn how to interpret variety trial data to make more informed seed decisions. 📊 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…

New study: several herbicides (carfentrazone, saflufenacil, pyraflufen, tiafenacil) show promise as alternatives to paraquat for spring weed control in established alfalfa maintaining forage yield and quality in most cases. doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7… #Alfalfa #Agronomy #WeedScience

Can biochar replace activated charcoal in carbon‑seeding perennial ryegrass? 🌱 A new field study says yes — in most cases. Biochar performed as well as activated charcoal for 4 major herbicides, offering growers a cheaper and locally sourced option. doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…

Dry bean after wheat in the lower Midwest? A 2-year Missouri study suggests dry bean can compete with double-cropped soybean. Great Northern white and black market classes led yields, with small red and pink also showing promise. 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…

🌾Portable NIRS for grass seed harvest timing🕒 A field-validated near-infrared sensor accurately predicted seed moisture across 8 cool-season grass species—offering a faster alternative to oven testing for optimal harvest decisions. Read more🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…

🇱🇰Sri Lanka vegetables: gaps from field to research A 10-year review shows most constraints in Sri Lanka’s vegetable sector stem from pests and diseases—especially during the Yala season—along with major training and research gaps for extension staff. 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…

🌱 Expert spotlight CFTM Editor Laura Lindsey is featured in Crop & Soils with a deep dive into Ohio’s crop performance trials, revealing decades of yield improvement and what it means for growers today. Read more: sciencesocieties.org/publications/c…

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🌱Peanut following soybean🌱 Peanut yield risk was lower when wheat–soybean was double-cropped vs. full-season soybean the year before peanut. Crop sequence mattered more than soybean alone. 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…

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Early sowing maximized pearl millet yields in semi-arid Namibia. A landrace outperformed an improved genotype when sown early, while the improved type was more stable under late sowing, challenging assumptions about landrace productivity. 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…

New episode alert! Dr. Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill joins us to discuss how to reduce buckwheat volunteers in potatoes grown in Canada. Listen now! ow.ly/BMOG50XXrw6

🚨Interseeding crabgrass and buckhorn plantain into tall fescue pastures can boost system performance. New research shows crabgrass improved weed suppression, forage mass, and nutritive value, especially in late summer. doi.org/10.1002/cft2.7…