August 25, 2010

Think twice before swathing early

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August 25, 2010 — With cooler temperatures and elevated frost risk for some regions in the coming week, growers may be tempted to swath early to guard against frost. Growers with sclerotinia or hail damage are also inclined to swath early. We encourage growers to think twice in all cases. Read on to find out why.

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