Preplant Considerations

1. Feekes Growth Stages for Small Grains

2. The Wheat Enterprise Budget

3. Small Grain Variety Selection

4. Planting Farmer Saved Wheat Seed: Are You Really Saving Money?

5. Do You Need a Seed Treatment?

6. Small Grain Seeding Rates for North Carolina

7. Small Grain Planting Dates for North Carolina

Opening Wheat Planting Dates map for North Carolina growers

Fertility Management

8. Nitrogen Management for Small Grains

9. Neuse River Regulations for Wheat

10. Lime, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulfur, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Calcium Management for Small Grains

Pest Management

11. Insect Pest Management for Small Grains

12. Insect Pests of Stored Small Grains

13. Small Grain Disease Management: Cultural Practices, Varieties, Seed Treatments, and Foliar Fungicides

14. Weed Control in Small Grains

Special Considerations

15. Special Considerations for No-Till Wheat

16. Small Grain Seed Production

17. Estimating Potential Yield Of a North Carolina Wheat Crop

18. Understanding Seed Laws and Regulations

Prepared by

Randy Weisz, Crop Science Extension Specialist, NC State University

With contributions from:

Steve Bambara, Entomology Extension Specialist, NC State University

Carl Crozier, Soil Science Extension Specialist, NC State University

Ron Heiniger, Crop Science Extension Specialist, NC State University

D. Ames Herbert, Jr., Associate Professor, Entomology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Tom Melton, Plant Pathology Extension Specialist, NC State University

Paul Murphy, Small Grains Breeder, NC State University

Deanna Osmond, Soil Science Extension Specialist, NC State University

Jan Spears, Crop Science Extension Specialist, NC State University

Eric Stromberg, Professor, Plant Pathology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

John W. Van Duyn, Entomology Extension Specialist, NC State University

Ada Wossink, Associate Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economics, NC State University

Alan York, Crop Science Extension Specialist, NC State University

Recommendations for the use of agricultural chemicals are included in this publication as a convenience to the reader. The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services in this publication does not imply endorsement by the NC Cooperative Extension Service nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. Individuals who use agricultural chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use complies with current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure to obtain current information about usage regulations and examine a current product label before applying any chemical. For assistance, contact your county Cooperative Extension Center.

Acknowledgments

This publication is supported in part by a grant from the NC Small Grain Growers Association, Inc. The association provides funds to supplement public appropriations and research programs at NC State University for the benefit of the small grain industry, general consumers, and the public at large.

For copies of the print version of this book, contact the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Center in your county.

Published by

North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, North Carolina State University

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