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Stubble Losses Of Kentucky Soybeans, Larry J. Grabau, Todd W. Pfeiffer
Stubble Losses Of Kentucky Soybeans, Larry J. Grabau, Todd W. Pfeiffer
Agronomy Notes
Double crop soybeans in Kentucky tend to be shorter than plants from full season plantings. Since lowest pod height is related to plant height, double crop soybeans may be subject to greater harvest losses due to pods remaining below the level at which the combine header is operated. While it would be possible to lower the header closer to the soil to pick up some of those pods, that would slow down harvest and increase the risk of picking up stones and other trash. Although the actual cutting heights used in Kentucky are not known, some producers use combines with …
Buffalo Clover, Norman L. Taylor, J. N. N. Campbell
Buffalo Clover, Norman L. Taylor, J. N. N. Campbell
Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications
Two clovers native to Kentucky, buffalo clover (Trifolium reflexum) and running buffalo clover (T. stoloniferum) recently have been re-discovered. These clovers were common in Kentucky until about 1850. Their names are derived from the fact that they occurred mostly along buffalo trails through woods. Historical records indicate that buffalo clover occurred on drier and less fertile soils of the former Big Barren Region and the Shawnee Hills, whereas running buffalo clover was widespread on moist, fertile soils in the Bluegrass Region. Both are now extremely rare in Kentucky. At present buffalo clover has been found in Mammoth Cave National Park, …
Leaf Scorch And Winter Drying Of Woody Ornamentals, Cheryl A. Kaiser, John R. Hartman, Mary L. Witt
Leaf Scorch And Winter Drying Of Woody Ornamentals, Cheryl A. Kaiser, John R. Hartman, Mary L. Witt
Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications
Leaf scorch may occur on any species of tree or shrub. This foliar symptom indicates that not enough water is reaching the leaves. Leaf scorch is generally not infectious; however, a bacterial infection has been associated with leaf scorch in some trees.
Broadleaf evergreens and needled evergreens are subject to a winter condition similar to leaf scorch. This condition is called winter drying. Rhododendron, magnolia and pine are the Kentucky plants commonly affected.