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No-Till Out-Yields Tillage in Tough Conditions

Two long-term tillage studies in Indiana and Illinois prove no-till can yield as well as tillage and perform even better in periods of drought or heat stress.

By Laura Barrera posted on November 19, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

More than 70 years ago, Ed Faulkner wrote on the opening page of his book, Plowman’s Folly, that, “no one has ever advanced a scientific reason for plowing.”

December 2016 Poll: 2016 Yields vs. Expectations

By Laura Barrera posted on November 15, 2016

How did your corn yields end up in 2016 vs. your expectations? How did your soybean yields end up in 2016 vs. your expectations?

What's the Best Use for Drought-Stricken Corn?

August 7, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

Source: Penn State Extension

Penn State Extension provides some considerations on whether to chop drought-stressed corn for silage or leave it for grain.

How Does Timing of Stress Affect Corn Yield?

June 28, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Corn ear development occurs throughout the growing season and extreme temperature or moisture stress at different growth stages will decrease different aspects of grain yield.

Major System Change Leads to Higher Yields, Profitability

After adopting no-till 100% and an aggressive cover-crop program, Darrell Shover has watched his yield averages steadily increase, even during challenging weather conditions.

By Laura Barrera posted on June 11, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Most growers prefer to test the waters before diving straight into 100% no-till with cover crops.

Late-Planted Corn Can Still Reap Strong Yields

May 19, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Good rainfall and warm temperatures in July and August are probably the most important factors that determine yield, says an Ohio State University Extension agronomist.

Researchers Study Corn Yield Reduction Following Winter Rye

March 18, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University

Iowa State University and USDA researchers found that corn emergence and early growth was significantly reduced when planted within 14 days after winter rye was terminated.

Skip Sugar Applications and Focus on Fertility

February 23, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Research has consistently shown sugar applications do not provide a yield increase in corn or soybeans, Ohio State University Extension says.

No-Till Subsoiling Increases Corn Yields on Fragipan Soils

July 18, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

A Penn State Extension study examined no-till to non-inversion subsoiling corn yields on fragipans, soil layers that have a loamy texture, are very dense, and when dry, hard and brittle.

Starter Fertilizer Sometimes Boosts Corn Yield

March 23, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Iowa State University shares when starter fertilizer is likely to provide a benefit and the different application methods to consider.

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Articles Tagged with ''Corn yield''

No-Till Out-Yields Tillage in Tough Conditions

December 2016 Poll: 2016 Yields vs. Expectations

What's the Best Use for Drought-Stricken Corn?

How Does Timing of Stress Affect Corn Yield?

Major System Change Leads to Higher Yields, Profitability

Late-Planted Corn Can Still Reap Strong Yields

Researchers Study Corn Yield Reduction Following Winter Rye

Skip Sugar Applications and Focus on Fertility

No-Till Subsoiling Increases Corn Yields on Fragipan Soils

Starter Fertilizer Sometimes Boosts Corn Yield

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Cover Crops as a Tool to Fight Weeds

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