NEWARK, Del. A sound crop rotation is essential for ensur ing good yields in soybeans, according to Derby Walker, Uni versity of Delaware Cooperative Extension county agent “If you feel you cannot rotate out of soybeans, then at least rotate to varieties that are resistant to nematode and soilbome diseases,” he said. The agent suggests that fanners who have experienced soybean severe stunt disease with their crops switch to an immune variety such as HT 5203. In addition, they can use a nematocide to control the dagger nematode that transmits this virus, which has been found in the Millsboro, Georgetown, and Harbeson, Del., areas. Soybeans do well in soil with a pH level between 5.8 and 6.2. Walker said a manganese deficien cy may be created on some loamy sand or sandy loam soils when pH exceeds 6.3. If a deficiency occurs, a manganese foliar fertilizer should be applied. When the defi ciency is corrected early, little or no yield loss will occur. 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Beans should be planted 1 to 1-1/2 inches deep. “Weeds are an enemy of soy beans that must be dealt with,” said Walker. “Incorporated soybean herbicides give excellent weed control because they are blended with the soil rather than left sitting on top. But take care not to incor porate too deeply, or you will dilute the herbicide.” Walker suggests using a field cultivator with rolling baskets. It SOLLENBERGER SILOS CORP. Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-9588 HARRY TROOi Cochranvllle, PA 19335 218-593-6731 STAR SILOS Myerstown, PA 17067 717-866-5708 JAMES L. HOSTETTBR McVeytown, PA 17051 717-899-6386 should be set up with 2- to choice but the 9-inch spacing, ‘Take the time to read the label 2-1/2-inch teeth. Four-inch teeth make two passes over the field, before applying any herbicide,” he are too wide and will result in non- with the second pass at an angle to said. “Any crop-rotation restric uniform mixing. A second choice the first. You will have streaking tions will be on this label. If veget is to use a disk with 7-inch spacing. and probably will not be satisfied ables are in your rotation, it is “A disc with 9-inch spacing is with the results.” essential for you to plan not just too far apart to satisfactorily incor- Walker cautions farmer to avoid one season in advance, but two, in porate the herbicide,” Walker said. herbicide carryover problems for some cases. These restrictions “I hesitate to suggest this last crops in 1992 through 1994 by involve the use of old and new her option, but if you have no other carefully reading labels. bicides alike.” Animals Produce More Manure Herbert C. Jordan Associate Professor Of Poultry Science Penn State University Animals on farms in Pennsylvania normally produce more fresh manure and urine by weight than any other product. Therefore, animal farms are pri marily in the manure business; and secondly, in the food produc tion business. 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Do not let flies and/or odor complaints mislead you. These problems can occur simultaneous ly with high moisture manure held in storage a long time. To prevent manure problems, keep birds’ bowel function nor mal; stop or divert water leaks; and dry manure as it drops. Spread manure fresh. Turn the manure into the top 3 to 6 inches of soil before sundown the same day it is spread. Call your county agricultural agent if you need help. 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