Agriculture

Eye Spot Eye Spot- Photographs and description of Kabatiella zeae infecting maize leaves. Diseases of Corn or Maize Diseases of Corn or Maize- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. Major Corn Diseases in North Carolina Major Corn Diseases in North Carolina- A review of pest and diseases affecting this state's crops. Petikam's Page on Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight of Maize Petikam's Page on Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight of Maize- Information about this disease and investigations by researcher at Indian Agricultural Institute. Also contains his curri… Insect Management in Field Corn Insect Management in Field Corn- Describes the insect pests most commonly encountered in this crop, with information on inspection, the thresholds for action and control methods. Integrated Crop Management: European Corn Borer Integrated Crop Management: European Corn Borer- Plenty of information on this pest, when to look for damage and possible control measures. Integrated Crop Management: Black Cutworm Integrated Crop Management: Black Cutworm- Various articles on these pests of corn crops with plenty of information on identification and control. Insect Injury to Mid-Season Corn Insect Injury to Mid-Season Corn- Information and photographs of pests including the European corn borer, stalk borer, armyworm, corn earworm, fall armyworm, stink bug, grasshoppe… Early Season Insects in your Corn Field Early Season Insects in your Corn Field- Photographs of larvae and beetles and information to help distinguish between beneficial and harmful creatures. Corn Rootworm: Integrated Crop Management Corn Rootworm: Integrated Crop Management- Various articles on these damaging pests with plenty of information on identification and control. Corn Earworm: Helicoverpa zea Corn Earworm: Helicoverpa zea- Photographs and information on the life cycle of this pest, its description, host plants, damage, natural enemies and management using insecticides … Corn Corn- Photographs of plants infected by various pathogens and pests, with links to articles on integrated crop management. European Confederation of Maize Production European Confederation of Maize Production- Description of missions and objectives, list of its members, and production key figures. Texas Corn Producers Board Texas Corn Producers Board- Includes news, calendar of events, research, and corn use information. Nebraska Corn Growers Association Nebraska Corn Growers Association- Highlights research, promotion and public policy efforts for growing corn in the state. Includes membership information, events, current issues,… Corn Refiners Association, Inc. Corn Refiners Association, Inc.- U.S. national association representing the corn refining (wet milling) industry. National Corn Growers Association National Corn Growers Association- News, facts and information for growers, media, educators and anyone else interested in corn. US association. Iowa Corn Growers Association Iowa Corn Growers Association- Provides research, science and market information. Includes information about membership, newsletters, events, weather and markets. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Minnesota Corn Growers Association- Non-profit group, focused at providing representation for Minnesota farmers on collective legislative issues. South Dakota Corn Growers Association South Dakota Corn Growers Association- Promotes South Dakota corn information. Includes ethanol and specialty corn information. Diseases of Barley Diseases of Barley- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. Barley Thrips Barley Thrips- Information on Limothrips denticornis, its life cycle, economic importance and possible management strategies. Fungal Diseases of Barley Fungal Diseases of Barley- An identification guide to the fungal diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs, brief descriptions of the symptoms and suggested manage… Diseases of Barley: Copper Deficiency Diseases of Barley: Copper Deficiency- Several photographs of affected plants and suggested management strategies. Barley Stripe Mosaic Virus, Hordeivirus Barley Stripe Mosaic Virus, Hordeivirus- Photograph of both normal and affected seedlings. Ergot Sclerotia and Barley Grain Ergot Sclerotia and Barley Grain- Photograph of infected seed and a link to an article on integrated crop management. Feed Composition for Cattle and Sheep (PDF) Feed Composition for Cattle and Sheep (PDF)- Nutrition research spanning more than 100 years has defined the nutrients required by animals. Using this information, rations can be … Urea and NPN for Cattle and Sheep (PDF) Urea and NPN for Cattle and Sheep (PDF)- Urea can be fed to ruminants as an economical replacement for a part of the protein in a ration. Lamb Feedlot Nutrition (PDF) Lamb Feedlot Nutrition (PDF)- Meeting protein, energy, vitamin and mineral requirements is essential for profitable lamb finishing. This publication will help you start your lambs… Formulating Rations With the Pearson's Square (PDF) Formulating Rations With the Pearson's Square (PDF)- The Pearson square or box method of balancing rations is a simple procedure that has been used for many years. It is of greate… Nutrition of the Ewe Flock Nutrition of the Ewe Flock- Steps to prevent "empty gut disease" caused by the inadequate supply of nutrients. Supplemental Pastures for Sheep Supplemental Pastures for Sheep- Efficient and effective ways to pasture sheep are covered here. Includes notes on specific plants. Prime Facts: Creep Feeding Lambs Prime Facts: Creep Feeding Lambs- Factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries on the benefits of supplementary feed for lambs in times of drought. Selecting the Right Grain Ration for Sheep Selecting the Right Grain Ration for Sheep- Short discussion regarding the risks of copper toxicity encountered when using grain rations not prepared specifically for sheep. Feeding Ewes(PDF) Feeding Ewes(PDF)- Needs, options, budgeting. Chronic Copper Poisoning Chronic Copper Poisoning- Answers the question of why chronic copper poisoning (CCP) occurs. Feed Hay First Feed Hay First- Discussion of when hay should be fed in relation to when the grain ration is fed and why the order is important. Sheep Feeding Programs: Forage and Feed Analysis Sheep Feeding Programs: Forage and Feed Analysis- Provides information on choosing the nutrients to be measured and the taking of samples. Artificial Rearing of Lambs Artificial Rearing of Lambs- Feeds, feeding and what can go wrong when are orphaned lambs or when prolific ewes have too many lambs for the milking ability of the natural mother. Feeding the Lamb Crop Feeding the Lamb Crop- There are a number of ways to grow and finish lambs. The type of feeding program will depend in large part on what area of the country one is located, what … Nutritional Effects on Sheep Health Nutritional Effects on Sheep Health- Prevention and treatment of diseases commonly associated with nutritional imbalances. Feeding the Ewe Flock Feeding the Ewe Flock- What and how much should I feed my sheep? That is a question that is asked quite regularly. The correct answer is: it depends. Purdue University's Forage Information Web Site Purdue University's Forage Information Web Site- This site contains information on forages for the Midwestern U.S. It contains a section on forage plant identification, complete w… Dealing With High Hay Prices Dealing With High Hay Prices- High hay prices are a major consideration for sheep producers. Unless one can find hay that is reasonable in price, the only option in reducing hay c… Case's Agworld Case's Agworld- Grazing groups, hay for sale, pasture for lease. Extensive list of forage and rotational grazing links. Forage and Rotational Grazing Links Forage and Rotational Grazing Links- Extensive list of publications for those establishing and/or managing pasture or forage. Management of Ewes and Lambs at Weaning Management of Ewes and Lambs at Weaning- Separation at weaning can be stressful for both lambs and the ewe. Management goals should be to keep this stress as low as possible, ther… Increasing Lamb Survival Increasing Lamb Survival- Proper management of the flock at key times of the production cycle can reduce young lamb mortality. A realistic goal of 10% lamb mortality is attainable… The Ideal Lambing Season The Ideal Lambing Season- Realistically, an ideal lambing season is not likely; however, we can manage the ewes to approach the ideal as close as possible. Improving Reproductive Performance of the Ewe Improving Reproductive Performance of the Ewe- Factsheet from Utah State University Extension.