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FEED GRAIN PRODUCTION
GRA115 Video Series
Includes three videos, GRA116-GRA118.
SEEDING AND ESTABLISHING A FEED GRAIN CROP
GRA116 Video
This section includes two parts:
Tillage - Corn
Identifies various tillage and planting methods for corn. 15 minutes.
Tillage - Small Grains
Identifies various tillage and seeding methods for small grains. 15 minutes.
Total time: 30 minutes.
MANAGING THE ESTABLISHED CROP FOR
MAXIMUM PROFIT
GRA117 Video
This section includes two parts:
Kinds of Insect Damage
Discusses the importance of insect pest problems in growing grain crops. 15
minutes.
Insect Problems of Feed Grains
Discusses insect pests, their time of occurrence, and damage caused by major feed grain
crop insect pests. 15 minutes.
Total time: 30 minutes.
SELECTING HARVEST, STORAGE, AND UTILIZATION SYSTEMS
GRA118 Video
This section includes two parts:
Storing and Feeding Grain
Discusses facility and equipment requirements for the selected utilization
methods. 15 minutes.
Harvest and Hauling Equipment
Identifies equipment needed to harvest and transport the feed grain crop. 15
minutes.
Total time: 30 minutes.
GROWING POINT OF MAIZE
GRA123 Video
This video discusses and demonstrates the epicotal meristem of the maize (corn) plant, including its significance in early growth, and how to locate the point in a growing plant. 12 minutes.
GROWING SORGHUMS TO MINIMIZE RISKS
FROM DROUGHT
GRA124 Video
Researchers join crop producers in discussing the merits of growing sorghum as an alternative crop in areas where drought stress or damage make corn production difficult. The program includes some practical tips for growing and utilizing sorghums. 24 minutes.
MANAGING DRY GRAIN IN STORAGE
GRA128 Video
This program talks to lenders, co-op managers, farm managers, and farm businessmen about the necessity of proper storage. Takes the viewer through a step-by-step process assuring proper grain storage for the farm operator. 13 minutes.
SWEET CORN PRODUCTION
GRA146 Video
Sweet corn production is examined in detail in this video, starting with preplanting and going right through to harvesting. 19 minutes.
WHEN THE HARVEST IS OVER
GRA147 Video
Maize is a major crop, but losses as a result of poor handling and inadequate storage are enormous. This instructional video is designed specifically to cut down these losses by showing farmers and grain handlers how to eliminate pests and how to store grain so that losses are kept to a minimum. Also available in French and Swahili. 33 minutes.