Protect your crops with practical seed treatments and pest management insights from Kansas experiments.
This nonfiction bulletin compiles field-tested results on treating seed corn, deterring burrowing animals, and protecting germination. It covers what works, what fails, and how experiments were conducted to compare different substances and methods.
The book also discusses the behavior of common crop pests, including moles and pocket gophers, and the impact these animals have on irrigation ditches, floods, and farm yields. It closes with a policy look at gopher legislation and practical notes on managing pests at the local level.
- Substances tested for seed protection and their effects on germination, including which treatments injure or deter seeds.
- Practical methods for coating or soaking seed and for handling treated grain in the field.
- Observations on animal behavior and how it shapes crop damage and control strategies.
- A critical look at laws and proposals for managing pocket gophers in Kansas farming communities.
Ideal for farmers, extension workers, and students of agricultural science seeking evidence-based approaches to seed protection and pest management.