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Provides information on yield improvements in the forage maize varieties for 2004. Value of the early Canopy variety; Significance of the quality agronomic characteristics of the Scimitar and Kingdom varieties; Yield performance of the Ruler variety.

The article discusses suggestions by the author for recovering from vine cultivar issues in winter. Topics include proactive initiatives to be taken for the next year grape produce, vine canopy management, and using canes to improve the production. Images of vitis vinifera vine, growing points and shoots are presented.

The article offers tips to potato producers on weed management. Weeds must be controlled since they compete with potatoes for light, nutrients and moisture. Predators such as field mice and crickets eat weeds that are lying on the surface of the soil. Cultural and mechanical control methods may also be used by growers, such as promoting early canopy development to prevent the germination and emergence of new weed seedlings later in the growing season.

The article offers information on the call for farmers to check plants for cabbage stem flea beetle larvae before finalising spring management plans. Topics discussed include the use of nitrogen for high number of larvae; the measurement of canopy sizes; and the views of agronomist Andrew Goodinson, on it.

The article discusses the upright fruiting offshoots (UFO) canopy architecture, which has demonstrated good early and sustained cherry yields that are comparable to the tall spindle axe (TSA).

The article reports that the traditional three-dimensional canopies, Tall Spindle Axe data shows that there is consistent early and sustained yields.

The article focuses on the use of the Storm Agri Pro drone systems by brothers Jack and Hugh Wrangham at their family farm in Northumberland, England to provide different perspective on oilseed rape. Topics include the benefits of the drone in determing the right rate of fertiliser applications on their canopies, the association of the canopy size, flower density and yield potential of oilseed rape, and the availability of the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to farmers.

The article focuses on vineyard canopy management. It makes reference to the research of Geoffrey Dervishian and Kaan Kurtural in the Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard of the University Farm of the California State University-Fresno on the use of traditional hand pruning and mechanized methods to highlight the advantages of the latter.

The article discusses the new blueprint system being used by apple growers in Pennsylvania. It states that a successful apple system includes quality nursery, high tree density, and supported canopies. The advantages of narrow fruiting wall systems are biological efficiency and address problems of light distribution and platform reach. Updates on this study also include integrating an apple transport system, vacuum tube transport system, and automated bin filler.

The article focuses on the later application of metconazole for canopy development, wherein its later application could give yield benefit such as regulated height of the crop, developed additional branches, and with secondary branches that would result to full canopy development.

The article looks at canopy development in two new Dekalb hybrid oilseed rape varieties being trialled alongside regular crops in Great Britain. It details how one grower had to pull up a proportion of the crop, along with several other varieties, because of the cold weather combined with late drilling. The growers assessed how the variety performed together with other oilseed rape crops using the same crop management.

The article presents information on the Canopy Assessment Tool (CAT), developed by ADAS And BASF, which uses digital photographs to estimate the size of the wheat canopy. It mentions the ability of the tool to produce a tailored plant growth regulator (PGR) programme based on the risk score. Peter Berry of ADAS says the tool allows growers to upload photographs of their crop and get an automatic green area index (GAI) measurement.

The article offers advice on careful canopy management in order to get high oilseed rape yields. According to the author, getting the maximum number of seeds per square meter of crop is the ultimate goal from a crop of oilseed rape. It suggests tips on assessing the green area index (GAI) which should be 3.5 by early flowering. Two fungicides, tebuconazole and metconazole, which both have a growth regulatory effect on the canopy may be applied right up to mid-flowering.

The article discusses the benefits of early drilling and a mild winter which produced some big rapeseed crops and mentions that the need to manage to avoid lodging and maximize yields. It mentions that the effective oilseed rape canopy management with explosive crop growth, bringing a serious risk of yield loss. It also mentions that low rapeseed prices, growers will need to be spot on with their canopy management to prevent a severe hit to profits at harvest.

This article provides information on the tall spindle orchard system. The tall spindle system is designed to achieve very high early yields without sacrificing fruit quality. Its most important components include high planting densities, the use of a fully dwarfing rootstock, minimal pruning and planting and limb renewal pruning. The characteristics of the tall spindle that growers need to consider include tree density, rootstock, tree quality, pruning and planting, crop load management and mature canopy shape.

The article deals with the efforts of cities in the U.S. to preserve urban tree canopies. American Forests has found that the nation's largest cities lack the 634 million trees needed to provide residents with sufficient tree cover for shading houses, controlling runoff and other factors. The Dallas City Council in Texas has created the Urban Forest Advisory Committee to manage Dallas' trees. A Million Tree LA initiative was also launched in Los Angeles, California in September 2006.

In this article, the author discusses the contribution of canopy management for success of oilseed rape crops with nitrogen fertiliser and plant growth regulators in Great Britain. It also highlights the comments of the environmental consultancy provider Adas' senior research consultant Peter Berry regarding the same. It also offers brief information on an smartphone application from BASF for measuring average green area indexes of oilseed rape crops .

The article discusses how the Caryx oilseed rape growth regulator from BASF can help farmers in Great Britain manage variable and backward crops emerging from the wet winter of 2012. Caryx is said to be able to help in the creation of an improved plant canopy to maximize crop yields. The regulator, which contains the fungicide PGR metconazole and mepiquat chloride, is administered from the stem extension stage to yellow bud in oilseed rape.

The author offers guidelines in canopy management. He suggests that canopies should be large enough to get most available light but not over-large as it causes increased lodging and poor penetration of light to lower pods. The principles of achieving the ideal canopy are discussed. Building a canopy depends on careful management of nitrogen and plant growth regulator (PGR), with a goal to achieve green area index (GAI) of 3.5 at mid-flower.

The article reports on recommendations for British farmers to regulate oilseed rape growth. Preference has been with taller varieties, which would require height manipulation. However, recommended timing of the treatment varies, based on the need for disease and weed control. Agronomists are advising farmers to create an optimum-sized canopy while eradicating disease threats. With a more conducive growing season in 2011, farmers are told to take remedial action.

The article revisits the Mark II subsoiler seeder and looks into the modifications made on the agricultural machine by Alastair Brooks of Waddesdon Estate in Buckinghamshire, England. Among the modifications on the subsoiler seeder are the addition of eight-inch long sections to the frames, replacement of the depth-adjusting turnbuckles with solid steel rods, and improvement of the seed placement. Trials of the subsoiler seeder system revealed improved green area index and crop canopy.

The article reports on role of tree branches in the creation of smart materials. The concept was developed by Adrian Bejan, a professor of mechanical engineering at the Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. Bejan found the inspiration of his concept in the image of two tree canopies touching top-to-top. He further asserted that scientists need to keep this image in their minds as a framework when crafting materials that require the efficient flow and control of liquids.

The article provides information on the Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) tool used for customizing spray canopies. According to the article, the LIDAR may soon be available for commercial purposes in agriculture and some companies may soon fly airborne systems and offer the resultant images of the canopy. The LIDAR is said to be a good tool for visualizing spray activity because it allows growers to measure the concentration of tree canopy and the air surrounding it, through its laser.

The article reports on the increase in the options for manipulating crop canopies as a result of the development of the A14049A growth regulator and difenoconazole fungicide for oilseed rape by Syngenta. It explains the findings of the trials conducted for A14049A in two spring periods. It mentions that the growth regulator will get autumn recommendations.

The article reports on the announcement of Boston Mayor Thomas Menino that the city will plant 100,000 trees by 2020 to increase its urban forest canopy by 20 percent in Massachusetts. The project, called Grow Boston Greener, is a partnership between public and private sector to connect the U.S. Forest Service and the city's Urban Forest Coalition. The Coalition is composed of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Earth Works, Department of Neighborhood Development and Urban Ecology Institute. According to Menino, the project is about civic engagement and strengthening neighborhood roots which will bring people in the community together.

The article focuses on the recommendations from Masstock technical manager David Langton for growers attending the company's Agrifocus open day in Wiltshire, England. He suggests that growers should examine the canopy of oilseed rape crops to get better yields. The first step in establishing the right canopy was through the correct seed rate. Several factors that determine the correct seed rate include soil type, establishment technique and likely establishment success.

The article offers ideas on canopy management for grape vine balance. Several of tools can be used for active canopy management. Consider an effective way to evaluate vine balance. A successful canopy management has four requirements.

Focuses on the ideal spray distribution of agricultural chemicals for top and mid canopy application according to Tom Robinson of Syngenta. Advantages of using the firm's Hawk nozzles when applying Amistar anti-sclerotinia and alternaria sprays in the upper crop canopy; Outcome of trials conducted by Robinson to determine the advantages of retaining spray deposits in the right place.

Provides tips on improving sunlight penetration in orchards. Suggestions for planting tree rows to maximize sunlight interception; Importance of balancing canopy development with cropping; Details of growing season practices to improve sunlight penetration such as leaf stripping and reflective mulches.

Discusses the effect of temperature on grape berries. Factors that influence the size of berries; Factors that cause berry cracking; Description of canopy management.

This article reports that Turbo TeeJet Duo and DG TwinJet spray nozzles, designed to provide thorough plant coverage for effective treatment of Asian Soybean Rust, are the latest additions to the extensive TeeJet line of spray products. Featuring a dual flat spray pattern, the Turbo TeeJet Duo provides better canopy penetration and coverage than single flat spray nozzles and produces larger droplets than other dual spray nozzles for greater drift control, coverage and canopy penetration. The nozzle uses a pre-orifice in conjunction with a dual orifice to create two identical flat spray patterns with a 60-degree included spray angle between them.

Reveals the implications of the decrease in fungicide water volumes on the effectiveness of a blight fungicide program on crop canopy, based on a study conducted at Harper Adams University College in 2004. Methodology used; Other findings.

Deals with the importance of the right usage of modern oilseed rape fungicides to prolong canopy life. Effects of wrong usage of the fungicide; Other plants that ripen significantly later than Winner.

Reports on combating weed resistance using different herbicide chemistry. Search for the alternatives for weed resistance in the corn fields by the growers; Balance Pro Corn herbicide by Bayer Crop Science providing the necessary alternative in chemistry to help ward off Altrazine resistant and glyphosate resistant weeds; Claims of Rob Schrick, Balance Pro product manager that Balance Pro continues to control weeds through canopy with its power of Recharge; Use of flexible herbicide Balance Pro as a burn down as well as in early pre-plant, pre-plant incorporated and pre-emergence programs.

Focuses on the victory of a team of students from Writtle College in completing the Lloyds TSB Farmer Group Challenge. Overview of the income and yield produced by the plots of wheat of Writtle College; Overview of the canopy management approach on the chosen variety of wheat; Means to keep the plant population down.

Reports that blight protection of potato crops should be maintained until canopies are completely dead, according to Dow AgroSciences. Views of product development manager Andy Leader on the risk posed by rain on crops; Primary approach to minimize the risk. INSET: Durable Dell.

Reports on the suggestion of the British Potato Council to avoid the drip feed of blight into newly emerged crops by tackling potato volunteers. Remarks from Mark Palmer of Agrovista; Development of volunteers hidden by cereal canopies; Control in sugar beet.

Reports that oilseed crops will benefit from a growth regulatory fungicide in the 2002 season according to Nick Myers, ProCam senior agronomist. Advantages of an open canopy.