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by Ken Ostlie
Problems with lodging in field corn have been reported across
By David Nicolai, IAP Coordinator
Due to the late harvest the early discounted registration rate has been extended until November 27th for the Minnesota Crop Pest Managagement Short Course and Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Trade Show set for December 8th through the 10th, 2009 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The 3-day program starts Tuesday, December 8th with the TSP recertification program and MCPR's plenary session and annual meeting. On Wednesday, December 9th, the program will continue with pesticide applicator recertification for categories A (Core) and C (Field Crop Pest Management) and the Crop Pest Management Short Course.
You are invited to a conference at the University of Minnesota campus, Dec. 1-2:
Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for Sustainability
Dec. 1-2, University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul campus
Hosted by University of Minnesota Extension and the University of Minnesota Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment. Cost is $50 per day, $85 for both days.
Program schedule and registration: http://www.extension.umn.edu/biorenewables/
You will find these resources at Extension's late harvest resources web page.
Dean Malvick, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota
Recently there have been numerous reports of "moldy corn" across Minnesota. The late harvest, high moisture corn, and continuing wet conditions have contributed to this problem. At least two main questions should be considered. Are the problems at this point significant ear and kernel rots that are damaging the kernels, or is the problem primarily superficial growth of fungi on the grain surfaces? Both types of fungal growth on corn can cause greater problems with grain quality if the corn is not harvested and dried properly. The current problems with "moldy corn" are still not completely clear, but we can make some general comments on what we have seen and heard so far.
By Lizabeth Stahl and Bill Wilcke
Extension Educator - Crops and Extension Agricultural Engineer
Soybean moisture levels of 16 to 20% or more at harvest have been reported throughout the state as this challenging harvest season continues. If storage temperatures are below about 60F, soybeans at 13% moisture can usually be kept for about 6 months without having mold problems. At a higher moisture content, how long can soybeans be stored before mold becomes a concern?



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