Wheat Pete's Word, Feb 25: Compaction consequences, manure on snow warnings, and S surprises
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Wheat Pete's Word, Feb 25: Compaction consequences, manure on snow warnings, and S surprises
"Manure on snow concerns—Environmental risk and lost nutrient value spark listener pushback. Farm surveillance signage question—Do posted camera signs matter on commercial farms. Non-tariff trade barriers—Australian estimate pegs impact equal to 20% tariff equivalent. Sulphur analysis confusion explained. Why sulphate-S is not the same as actual sulphur."
"Long-term compaction damage. Ruts can reduce yields 15% for three years. Sulphur carryover research. Minnesota data shows multi-year effects. Cover crops and wheat streak mosaic—Oats and rye can host curl mite virus reservoirs."
"Tile drainage maintenance tip—Prevent ponding by opening frozen catch basins before thaw. Glufosinate-resistant waterhemp twist! Resistance behaves differently under ideal versus poor spray conditions. Corn residue breakdown discussion. Earthworms help, but stalk size limits their role."
Wheat Pete addresses practical agronomy challenges including manure management on snow, which poses environmental risks and nutrient losses. Sulphur application confusion is clarified—sulphate-S differs from actual sulphur content. Tile drainage maintenance prevents spring ponding by opening frozen catch basins before thaw. Cover crops like oats and rye can harbor curl mite virus reservoirs affecting wheat streak mosaic. Glufosinate-resistant waterhemp shows variable resistance depending on spray conditions. Soil compaction from ruts reduces yields approximately 15% for three consecutive years. Long-term sulphur carryover effects are documented through Minnesota research. Corn DON hybrid data identifies high-risk and standout varieties. Non-tariff trade barriers create economic impacts equivalent to 20% tariffs.
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