Step 1: Field History
General Field Conditions:
- Non-irrigated
- Field is flat
- No-till for three years
- Low nitrogen in soil test
Previous Year:
- Previous crop was oats, before that peas
- The oat crop had a high yield but plants lodged and had to be cut close to the ground
- Winter wheat seed was treated with Captan 400 at a rate of 4 fl oz/100 lbs of seed
- Winter wheat was seeded at recommended planting date in the fall
Current Year:
- 2,4-D Amine application made when wheat reached 4 tillers
- Top dressed with 40 lb./acre nitrogen about two weeks ago
- Cool spring temperature with adequate rainfall