Tips & Tricks

  • Sugarcane Aphids

    Reports of Sugarcane Aphid in South Georgia

    Paige Smart, Southeast AgriSeeds

    Small pockets of the sugarcane aphid have been reported in South Georgia. They are expected to move north as the season progresses. Be prepared to reduce losses. In 2013, this aphid made the jump from feasting on sugarcane alone to forage sorghum, sudangrass, and sorghum sudan. They feed on the leaves, sucking the sugars from the plant, and…

  • A plot showing Ray's Crazy Summer Mix

    Nailing Down Nitrogen

    Paige Smart, Southeast AgriSeeds

    Fertilization is one of the many pieces of the forage productivity puzzle. Nutrients that the soil is lacking will manifest in the crop as discoloration, lack of vigor, and yield reduction. The nutrient that is limiting productivity more often than not is nitrogen. The rate, frequency, and method of nitrogen application can all impact the quality…

  • Corn field

    The Summer Annual Manual

    Genevieve Slocum and Tracy Neff, King’s AgriSeeds Inc.

    Summer annuals have unique benefits, like filling a small space in the rotation with multiple cuttings of big yields. They also bring some unique challenges and considerations. Here’s what you need to know.

  • Cow in field

    Small Quick Tips to Prevent Big Trips

    Anonymous

    80% of your success depends on the actions you take the day you plant. Set yourself up for success and read through these brief planting tips before getting that summer annual in the ground!