Because of the nature of our business it can be extremely challenging to prevent heat related illnesses. Workers should do the following: -Drink water or other liquids frequently enough to never become thirsty (about 1 cup every 15–20 minutes). -Hydration is the most important tool in preventing heat-related illness, and workers should try to be […]
Read MoreGreetings everyone. In this issue I would like to discuss boron issues in tobacco, peanut weed control and soybean yield opportunities. May was another month of challenges for field crops. Sulfur, nematode and bill bug problems were abundant in corn, water stress and nutrient adjustments were problems with tobacco and the usual compaction, herbicide and […]
Read MoreThe Dirty Girl Mud Run is a fund raising event that partners with the Bright Pink non-profit organization which focuses on early detection and prevention of breast and ovarian cancer. Our first Dirty Girl Mud Run was in 2014 and it was a goal and challenge I set for myself to complete after my surgeries […]
Read MoreThanks to everyone who helped and supported Harvey & Affiliates Relay for Life Team!!
Read MoreCome out and support our Relay for Life Team on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Lenoir Community College. The Opening Ceremonies will begin around 6:00PM. The event will close on Saturday around 11:45 am. Our team will be selling chocolate dipped frozen cheesecake and we need volunteers to help at our tent for this, throughout […]
Read MoreI wish I was talking about our friend the dog but unfortunately it is our old nemisis the stubby root nematode. Cool wet soil conditions have promoted the perfect environment for nematodes to attack roots of corn. Injury will resemble nutritional problems and will show up in sandy soils. See pictures below. Growers may […]
Read MoreAs part of community involvement, the Harvey Tidewater Team will be volunteering to work the Pearson Park Main Stage BBQ Sale area at the BBQ Festival on the Neuse on Saturday May 2nd from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. BBQ sales of plates and sandwiches will begin at 11:00 am. Harvey Tidewater is a BBQ […]
Read MoreIs your phone ringing off the hook with growers complaining about yellow wheat fields? If so, you are not alone! I have looked at many wheat fields in the past 10 days and pulled many diagnostic plant and soil samples. Problem areas are generally confined to side slopes on sandy fields or around the perimeter of […]
Read MoreI ran across a couple of emails the other day that I saved to share with you. The emails discuss information on “Farm Tag Use,” Market Outlook, Piggots 2015 Crop Comparison, tissue sampling service for wheat and NC Small Grain Growers Association video gift for NC FFA students. I hope you enjoy this months blog. […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Soil Fertility In the last blog, I gave you a website to visit designed to help you understand soil test report recommendations. I hope you found it useful. Interpreting a soil test report is not difficult but it does take practice. I refer to the soil test as the report card. Problems can be […]
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