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Preserve And Use Tobacco Stalks, George D. Corder

Agronomy Notes

When Kentucky's 1964 tobacco crop is stripped , there will be about 176,000 tons of stalks in and around stripping barns. There will be more than $2 million worth of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in them.

If these stalks are left outside the barn and exposed to winter rains, 61 percent of the nitrogen, 38 percent of the phosphorus, 83 percent of the potassium and 41 percent of the organic matter may be lost.

Use Of Phosphate Fertilizers And Bedding To Preserve Manures, George D. Corder

Agronomy Notes

Superphosphate fertilizers added to farm manures as they accumulate in barns, feed lots, and loafing areas will reduce the loss of nitrogen as gaseous ammonia.

Farm Manures, George D. Corder

Agronomy Notes

More than 16 million tons of farm manures valued at more than $47 million are produced on Kentucky farms each year.

Almost half of these manures accumulate in barns, feedlots, and loafing areas. A large part of this will accumulate in these areas between now and pasture time next spring. These manures must be removed from time to time and the cost of handling is unavoidable. Preserving their value and using them wisely on crops and soils that benefit from them will give a fair return on handling costs.

Agronomy Notes, No. 19, George D. Corder

Agronomy Notes

A Test Ban Treaty designed to stop nuclear explosions above ground was signed. World tension was eased. Fear of radioactive fallout was lessened. The Chinese have the atomic bomb. They did not sign the Test Ban Treaty. World tension is on the up-swing.

What has all this to do with agriculture in Kentucky?

Borax, Borates, And Other Boron-Carrying Compounds, Harold F. Miller

Agronomy Notes

Boron is available on the market in a number of different compounds. Since the amount of boron contained in each compound is different, the concentration will determine the rate required per acre. Frequently, all of these boron-containing compounds are erroneously referred to as borax (11.36 percent boron).

Organic Toxicity, Jones H. Smiley, Ira E. Massie

Agronomy Notes

In recent years there has been much discussion on the subject of organic matter toxicity and its relation to the severity of black root rot of tobacco. Organic matter toxicity is due to or at least related to toxins produced during organic matter decomposition.

Fertilizer-Insecticide Mixtures On Corn, R. L. Miller, George D. Corder

Agronomy Notes

Soil fertility and insects are major factors that affect corn yields. The proper kinds and amounts of fertilizers and insecticides properly placed will make corn production more economical on fields where either or both are needed.

Fertilizer-Insecticide Mixtures On Tobacco Plant Beds And Fields, George D. Corder, R. L. Miller

Agronomy Notes

Fertility and insect control programs have a major influence on tobacco production. The proper amounts and kinds of fertilizers and insecticides properly placed will make production more economical on beds and fields if either or both are needed.

Is a fertilizer-insecticide mix the best way to meet the fertility needs and t he insecticide needs on tobacco? The following questions and answers should help show how the decision was reached that this method is not recommended.

Spring And Summer Management Of Forage Crops, Warren C. Thompson

Agronomy Notes

The late summer and early fall drought affected forage crops throughout the state. What can be done this spring and summer about the situation?