The Chat 'n Chew Cafe offers an up-to-date "menu" with the latest crop production newsletters and news releases compiled from universities and other public Web sites across the U.S. Upcoming crop-related educational events are listed along the left side of the screen. The Cafe is owned and operated by your friendly neighborhood Extension corn specialist at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Comments sent to him at rnielsen at purdue.edu are gladly received, always read and frequently acted upon.

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(8 Feb)
Choose Wisely……Avoid unprofitable strategies to manage moldy grain
Kiersten Wise, Charles Woloshuk, and R.L. (Bob) Nielsen. Purdue Univ.
(8 Feb)
South American Production Prospects
Darrel Good, Univ. of Illinois
(8 Feb)
2010 Herbicide Update PDF document
Glenn Nice, Bill Johnson, Tom Bauman, and Tom Jordan (Purdue Univ)
(8 Feb)
A Quick Guide to Using LibertyLink Soybeans Effectively PDF document
Mark Loux (Ohio State Univ), Bill Johnson and Glenn Nice (Purdue Univ.)
(8 Feb)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
(4 Feb)
Vomitoxin on the minds of growers during corn hybrid selection
Purdue/Ohio State AgAnswers
(2 Feb)
Don't rely on chemicals to reduce vomitoxin contamination of corn
Purdue/Ohio State AgAnswers
(1 Feb)
Nitrogen Management Update for Indiana
Jim Camberato, RL (Bob) Nielsen , Eric Miller, & Brad Joern. Purdue Univ.
(1 Feb)
Farming of giant maize made 'cultural heritage' in Peru
Science Development Network
(26 Jan)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
  • Questions and Answers on Moldy Grain and Mycotoxins Part 3: 2010 Hybrid Selection and Management
  • Effects of liming on soil surface pH and herbicide carryover risk
  • Nitrogen Fertilizer Considerations for Recently-Limed No-Till Fields
  • Fertilizer Recommendations for Multiple Crops in Rotation
  • Winter Application of P and K Considerations
  • Agronomic Crops Insects Webpage
(25 Jan)
How Many Corn Acres are Needed in 2010?
Darrel Good, Univ. of Illinois
(19 Jan)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
(19 Jan)
Any Chance for a Recovery in Crop Prices?
Darrel Good, Univ. of Illinois
(15 Jan)
2010 Weed Control Guide for Ohio and Indiana
Ohio State Univ Extension and Purdue Univ Extension.
(15 Jan)
2010 Herbicide Guide for Iowa Corn and Soybean Production
Micheal Owen, Iowa State Univ.
(15 Jan)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
(12 Jan)
Larger Corn and Soybean Crops, Fewer Winter Wheat Acres
Darrel Good, Univ. of Illinois
(12 Jan)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
  • Questions and Answers on Moldy Grain and Mycotoxins Part 2 Handling Corn in Storage
  • Taking stock of last year and make better decisions for 2010
  • Soybean Rust – It almost made it in 2009
(6 Jan)
Miscanthus, a Biofuels Crop, Can Host Western Corn Rootworm
Univ of Illinois ACES News
(6 Jan)
Missouri Integrated Pest & Crop Management Newsletter PDF-formatted document
Univ. of Missouri
  • Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilizer in Missouri
  • Missouri New Herbicide/Label Update for 2010
  • Deadline Looms for 2010 Nutrient Management Assistance
  • Nutrient Management Course Will Focus on the New DNR Nutrient Management Standard
(6 Jan)
Ag Fish Fry features Purdue's World Food Prize winners
Purdue Univ. News
(4 Jan)
Magnesium in Minnesota
George Rehm, Univ of Minnesota
(2 Jan)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
  • Questions and Answers on Moldy Grain and Mycotoxins Part 1-2009 Crop
  • Protein and Oil Results added to Soybean Trials
  • Deadline Approaching for Grain Quality Crop Insurance Claims
  • Forage Performance Trials Report
(2 Jan)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
(2 Jan)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.

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