Tall Fescue Toxicosis Department of Agronomy Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is Missouri’s most widely used forage crop. It is insect and nematode resistant, tolerates poor soil and climatic conditions well and has a long growing season. Unfortunately, tall fescue also has a downside. Most tall fescue in the state is infected with a fungal endophyte, Neotyphodium […]
Management of Grain Sorghum Diseases in Missouri Division of Plant Sciences Grain sorghum is the sixth most valuable field crop grown in Missouri. Unfortunately, diseases damage this crop, causing lower yields and reduced grower profits. Fortunately, most diseases of grain sorghum can be managed by planting resistant varieties and adopting certain cultural practices. This publication […]
Sorghum Aphid Pest Management Department of Plant Pathology Three species of aphids commonly are found on grain and forage sorghums in Missouri. One species, commonly known as “greenbug,” has caused the most consistent damage since its introduction to Missouri in 1969. Descriptions and life histories Greenbugs are light greenish-yellow aphids with a narrow, darker green streak […]
Wheat Take-all Department of Agronomy Take-all is a disease of the roots, crown, and stem base of wheat. It interrupts plant development and may seriously suppress yields. A common problem of winter wheat in North America, Take-all occurs in Missouri especially under cool, damp conditions. The name originated in Australia in the middle of the […]
Aflatoxins in Corn State Swine Nutrition Specialist Aflatoxin is a term generally used to refer to a group of extremely toxic chemicals produced by two molds, Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. The toxins can be produced when these molds, or fungi, attack and grow on certain plants and plant products. In the United States, aflatoxin production […]
Troubleshooting Field Crop Problems Division of Plant Sciences Field crop problems ranging from stunted or abnormal plants to dead or dying plants can pose urgent and difficult questions with economic consequences for producers. This publication describes a systematic approach to help farmers and crop consultants determine the cause(s) of field crop problems. This process is […]
Prevention and control of animal diseases People who own or keep animals are responsible for their care and health. The Government has set a number of rules to monitor the health of kept animals. These rules largely concern the prevention, monitoring and control of animal diseases. The Government has also set specific rules for a […]
Disease and Pest Control Pesticides and alternatives There is a heavy mandate in the U.S. to develop alternatives to chemical pesticides for controlling agricultural pests. Studies have shown chemical pesticides can cause significant health risks to humans, contaminate water supplies, and harm non-target life. One solution to this problem involves genetically enhancing plants to combat […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Agriculture Modern crop farming procedures use no-tillage, or no-till, production for a number of reasons. No-till requires less equipment, less time and lower costs. Government crop subsidies may require no-till procedures. Strict rules apply to farms receiving payments from Credit Commodity Corporation a federally owned and operated corporation within the USDA. […]
Forage Crops The term forage means the plants used for feeding domestic animals, this includes both fodder plants and pasture plants. Forage crops have served as an important source of feed of domestic animals for a long period, although the history of their use is shorter than that of the use of native forages. Nearly […]
About Us Thailand Farm Our History Mr. Andrew Tse, our founder, established the company in 1929. He was a very fond gardener and purchased the piece of land where we are now in Shousonhill to pursue his interests. Failing to obtain high quality seeds of western vegetables and flowers locally, he started to import them from overseas. […]
Pearlmillet heterosis and hybrid seed production 1. PEARL MILLET Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production 2. Pearl millet (bajra)• Family:- Gramineae• Genus:- Pennisetum• Species:- americanum (l)k.Schum Glaucom (l) r.Br• Chromosome no.:- 2n=2x=14• Related species:- P.purpureum• Origin:- Africa 3. PLANT DESCRIPTION•Pearl millet [pennisetum glaucum (l.) r.Br.] is awarm season crop, planted in early summer whensoils have warmed […]
Pearl Millet for Grain Introduction Growth Habits and Requirements Recommended Cultural Practices Pest Control Harvesting and Handling Marketing and Economics Introduction Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum [L.] R. Br.) has a long history of use as a summer grazing and hay crop in the southeastern United States. The recent development of new, adaptable and productive grain pearl […]
QUALITY SEED PRODUCTION IN PEARLMILLET VARIETIES Field selection for seed production The land for seed production should have good drainage facility. Because, pearlmillet plants do not withstand stagnation. The previous crop should not be of pearlmillet. If the previous crop is pearlmillet, then it should be of the same variety. Keeping these points in mind, […]
Fodder Seed Production SAGB is also engaged in fodder seed production as a parallel activity for the last two decades. Large-scale seed multiplication is undertaken through registered seed growers exclusively selected under this programme. Stringent quality control is carried out at every stage of seed production. Based on demand, the focus was on production of […]
Agro Products & Waste Division Pakistan is an agricultural country; therefore a huge quantity of the crop wastes is easily available at low cost, which could be converted into many other useful products by using separately or in combination. Agriculture may be defined as an integrated system of techniques to control the growth and harvesting […]
Fertilizer Industry of Pakistan 1. INTRODUCTIONOVERVIEW OF PAKISTAN’SECONOMY 2. Please Note We have made our presentation keeping in mind that you have some prior knowledge regarding the Sector. Hence our presentation will not include points that are know to you all Thank you 3. Overview and Importance Agrarian based economy of Pakistan Significant Contribution to […]
PAKISTAN’S WATER PROBLEMS: DO WE CARE ENOUGH TO ACT? Water pollution, discharge of effluents and unsafe drinking water are factors among others that pose a threat to human wellbeing and Pakistan’s ecosystem. While some do not have water to drink, others waste it in vast quantities. Witness the women carrying water on their heads for […]
Fertilizer sector invested $2.3 billion in 4 years LAHORE: Fertilizer sector has invested $2.3 billion in last 4 years making Pakistan self-sufficient in urea production and earned huge profit despite gas supply suspension for a long time. LAHORE: Fertilizer sector has invested $2.3 billion in last 4 years making Pakistan self-sufficient in urea production and […]
Nutrient Management and Fertilizer Most fertilizers that are commonly used in agriculture contain the three basic plant nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Some fertilizers also contain certain “micronutrients,” such as zinc and other metals, that are necessary for plant growth. Materials that are applied to the land primarily to enhance soil characteristics (rather than as […]