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1967 Recommended Small Grains-Planting Dates, Varieties, And Description, V. C. Finkner, S. H. Phillips

Agronomy Notes

Wheat

Planting Dates - - - September 15 to October 20
Varieties - - - - - Benhur, Knox 62, Monon, Red Coat

Barley

Planting Dates - - - September 15 to October 20
Varieties - - -- - Barsoy, Datyon, Harrison, Kenbar, Will

Oats (Fall varieties)

Planting Dates - - - August 20 to October 1
Varieties - - - - - Dubois and Nor line

Certified Seed Of Kenblue Kentucky Bluegrass Seed Available, Department Of Agronomy, College Of Agriculture, University Of Kentucky

Agronomy Notes

A limited quantity of certified seed of Kenblue, a new variety of Kentucky bluegrass, will be available this fall. Kenblue was developed last year and officially released July 31, 1967 by the University of Kentucky and the USDA-ARS.

Kenblue is more insect- and disease-resistant than any of the other named varieties of bluegrass . Its adaptability to Kentucky conditions is also much higher, because Kenblue was developed from seed taken from 12 farms in seven Central Kentucky counties where bluegrass is normally grown for seed purposes . In each case, fields from which the seed was taken had been in …

Barsoy-A New Winter Barley, V. C. Finkner, S. H. Phillips

Agronomy Notes

The early maturity of Barsoy winter barley will fill a gap in the maturity dates of the barley varieties presently recommended. Double cropping of small grain and wheat has grown to the extent that 30,000 to 40,000 acres in Kentucky grow two crops each year. This practice will continue to develop and become more important on grain farms. The early maturity characteristic of Barsoy will allow an earlier planting of soybeans than will other barley varieties.

Apply Fertilizer And Limestone This Fall, George D. Corder

Agronomy Notes

As farmers push towards more economical crop production, fertilizer and limestone use will increase. If Kentucky farmers continue to help feed the world, the rate of increase will accelerate during the next decade .

Comparison Of Recommended Wheat Varieties, S. H. Phillips

Agronomy Notes

No abstract provided.

What's Wrong With The Red Clover This Year?, Warren C. Thompson, Norman L. Taylor

Agronomy Notes

Red clover looks sick in a lot of fields this year. "Why?" is one of the most often asked questions here in the department.

First, we must not overlook the effect of the early growth followed by the hard freezes in March. This unusual condition started a chain reaction that made the insects and diseases more important in reducing stands. The early start, followed by the freeze, caused unseasonable maturity or false dormancy. Thus, many stands stopped growing at 6" to 10" heighths. Many stands were thinned and some killed by this freeze.

Where the first harvest has already been …

Make Good Hay From Perennial Grasses, George D. Corder

Agronomy Notes

Good quality hay can be made from the perennial grasses if they are fertilized properly and mowed while in the boat stage.

The alfalfa weevil has reduced yields of alfalfa in Kentucky to the point where some farmers will be short of hay , Many of these fields have a good stand of grass . Some of the hay shortage can be eased by applying nitrogen fertilizers on these fields.

New Bluegrass Variety Kenblue, Robert C. Buckner, Paul B. Burrus Jr.

Agronomy Notes

The production of certified seed of Kenblue, a new Kentucky-grown bluegrass, may start this fall. It will be the first time a Kentucky-grown bluegrass of what the scientists call "known origin" is available to farmers and home owners.

It will be much more desirable for Kentucky use than the other standard varieties such as Merion, Delta, or Newport. All of these are considered "good" varieties, but not under Kentucky conditions. These are more susceptible to diseases than the new variety, Kenblue.

Notice Of Release Of Custer Soybean, J. F. Shane, S. H. Phillips

Agronomy Notes

The Crops Research Division, Agricultural Research Service, and the cooperators listed above announce the release of a new phytophthora and cyst nematode-resistant soybean variety named Custer. Custer is the second cyst nematode-resistant variety to be released. It is earlier than the previously released variety Pickett.

Enide Recommended For Trial Use On Tobacco Beds, J. W. Herron, J. F. Freeman

Agronomy Notes

Enide 50W has now been cleared for use on tobacco beds. Treatments with Enide on tobacco beds in mid to late March. at time of seeding have given satisfactory weed control in experimental plots during the past 2 years. No injury or reduction in stand of tobacco plants was observed on plots treated at this time. Reduction in stand of plants did occur in plots treated in late fall. and there are some indications that there may be a reduction in stand from early treatments in February. To insure best results. the chemical should be applied evenly over the treated …

Legume Inoculants For 1967, W A. Shipton

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

PERIODIC changes are made in the strains of rhizobia released for the inoculation of various legume groups.

These changes are made when it is evident from experimental data that better strains of rhizobia are available, or that the old ones are no longer effective.

New strains of rhizobia may give improved nodulation of legume seedlings or increase dry matter yields.

Oat Variety Trials, 1965, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

M l 2 8 , an early midseason fixed crossbred bred at the Merredin Research Station, Avon and P8304, a late midseason fixed crossbred from N.S.W, were the highest yielding oats in last year's trials.

Irwin was the highest yielding oat of early maturity.

Land Grading In South West Irrigation Areas, 1966-67, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Land grading in the South West Irrigation Areas with modern earth moving equipment first commenced in 1949.

The advantages of land grading are well recognised by farmers and this season grading operations were carried out on 208 farms.

The History, Characteristics And Potential Of Kondinin Rose Clover, E T. Bailey, N. B. Gayfer

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Experimental and field performances of rose clover over fen years suggest that it will be increasingly used as a pasture legume in south-western Australia.

A number of lines differing in maturity and leaf markings have been selected locally and given cultivar (variety) names

The first of these lines to be selected was designated Kondinin. This paper describes its origin, history, characteristics and performance.

Barley Variety Trials, 1965, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

The highest yielding varieties in the 1965 barley variety trials were the two-row crossbred A l l , the white grained six-row varieties Arivat, Gem and Glacier and the recently-named two-row variety Dampier (previously known as W45).

Diseases Of Clovers In Western Australia, W A. Shipton

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

LEGUMES of the Trifolium species are grown widely in the State, and occupy an important place in our Agriculture.

There are a number of parasitic diseases of clovers, yet none have gained major economic importance.

Assessment Of New Potato Varieties In Western Australia, D. C. Hosking

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THE Mediterranean type of climate and low elevation of land in the South-West of Western Australia permits a year-round cycle of potato planting.

An early crop is planted in frost-free areas in June and July for harvest between October and December.

This is followed by a midseason crop, planted in August-October for harvest between December and March, and a late crop, planted November-April for harvest between March and September

The Effect Of Straw On The Emergence Of Wheat Seedlings, W A. Shipton, W. R. Tweedie

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

The emergence of wheat seedlings was decreased substantially when seed was planted close to oaten straw.

When the grain was placed a 1/4 inch above a straw layer emergence was depressed by more than half.

The Control Of Doublegee, Geoffrey A. Pearce

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

FOUR years ago no practical recommendations could be made for the control of doublegee.

With money provided by the State Wheat Research Fund, research has been undertaken into the control of this weed, and there is now no reason why most farmers cannot bring doublegee under control.

A Comparison Of Nitrogenous Fertilisers For Cereals, M G. Mason

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THE use of nitrogenous fertilisers has become an important aspect of cereal growing in many districts and farmers now have a number of sources of nitrogen from which to choose.

Cereal Root Eelworm, O M. Goss

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

CEREAL ROOT EELWORM* has recently been recorded from the older farming districts of Western Australia.

This eelworm can attack most cereals and grasses but is more damaging to wheat and oats.

Control Of Wild Oats, J G. Paterson

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

WILD OATS are widespread throughout the world.

Their importance can be gauged from the fact that in the wheat growing areas of Canada and the U.S.A. some 60 million acres are infested.

Two chemicals are now available for the control of wild oats in wheat. This article compares their relative merits and gives recommendations for their use.

Which Cereal Gives The Best Return?, H M. Fisher

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

IN 1966 farmers in the cereal areas of Western Australia sowed approximately 6.5 million acres of wheat, 1.2 million acres of oats, and 0.4 million acres of barley (mainly six-row).

The extent to which these cereals were grown in the various statistical divisions of the State, together with the average yields is summarised in the Table below.

Varieties And Time Of Sowing, H M. Fisher

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THE extent to which seasonal conditions favour the various stages of plant development has a marked effect on cereal yields. Because varieties differ in their development they react in different ways to a particular seasonal pattern.

Cereal Yield Tests In 1966, H M. Fisher

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

FARMER'S main guide in his choice of a cereal variety is its capacity to produce high overall yields of saleable grain over many years in a particular district.

Fertilisers For The Wheatbelt, William John Toms

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

A review of fertiliser research findings and recommendations for fertiliser applications to crops and pastures in the 12 to 15 inch rainfall areas.

NOT long ago, fertiliser to the cereal grower meant only superphosphate for cropping. Today, phosphorus, sulphur, nitrogen, copper, zinc and molybdenum are all important, and the needs of improved pastures must be considered as well as those of cereals.

Linuron : A Success In 1966?, Geoffrey A. Pearce

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Although some of the farmers who used linuron last year reported poor results, there is little doubt that this is the best herbicide since the advent of 2,4-D for weed control in cereals. This article gives the reasons for failure in some of last season's crops, and recommendations for use of linuron in 1967.

Uniwhite : A New Lupin Variety, John Sylvester Gladstones

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

UNIWHITE is a new lupin variety, the Institute of Agriculture, University of Western Australia.

It is a variety of the narrow-leaved, or "New Zealand blue" lupin, Lupinus angustifolius L.

The Control Of Weeds In Cereals, Geoffrey A. Pearce

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

PROBABLY the simplest way of obtaining an increase in crop yield is to control the weeds present.

Nearly a million acres of cereal crops are sprayed by aircraft each year and when the area treated by ground units is added, something like 20 per cent of the total area sown is sprayed with herbicides.

Watch Out For Afghan Thistle, J G. Paterson

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

ALTHOUGH known throughout the cereal and sheep districts of Western Australia as Afghan thistle, this plant is not really a thistle at all.

It belongs to the large botanical family of the Solonaceae and is closely related to the garden vegetables tomato and potato.