Small grains

Publication date: Sept. 24, 2019

Spectrographic analysis of plant tissue is a relatively new and accurate method for determining levels of major and minor elements in growing crops. However, good results make proper sampling of crops necessary. Keep the following points in mind when ...

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2018

Millets are diverse and broadly adapted crops but also a source of some confusion for both farmers and consumers. The term millet actually covers a wide range of agriculture plants from around the world, all of them grasses. Millets are sometimes ...

Publication date: March 5, 2009

The primary damage to plants (other than lodging) from flooding or ponding is oxygen deprivation. The oxygen content of water is much lower than air — even air within the soil. Water in soil (water-logging) or above the soil surface (flooding) ...

Publication date: May 1, 2004

Figure 1aTrue armyworm. Facts at a glanceSeveral armyworm species may attack field and forage crops in Missouri.True and yellowstriped armyworms are more early-season pests, whereas the beet and fall armyworms are generally late-season ones.The ...

Publication date: April 1, 1994

Most Americans know of buckwheat only from its use in buckwheat pancakes. Those more familiar with the crop know it to be a versatile, easy-to-grow, short-season grain crop adapted to many regions. It tolerates poor soils and is often used as a ...

Publication date: Oct. 1, 1993

Barley production in Missouri usually increases following a drought. Livestock producers need feed if corn supplies are low or need pasture if grass is not recovered.As a feed grain, barley is considered to have 95 percent of the feed value of corn. ...