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Estimating Corn Yield Potential In Dry Soils

July 19, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: By Mark Rosenberg, South Dakota State University

Estimating corn yields, especially under stressed conditions such as drought, is never absolute or easy, and as the dry weather continues the challenge of whether to leave fields or utilize them for feed becomes more pressing.

Foliar Fungicide Applications In Field Corn

July 11, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Pierce Paul, Ohio State University C.O.R.N. Newsletter

It's been hot and dry for most of the corn growing season so far. These conditions are highly unfavorable for foliar diseases to develop in field corn, yet several producers have expressed interest in applying foliar fungicides.

New Genetic Analysis Of Corn Genome Could Speed Up Variety Development

June 4, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Nicolle Rager Fuller, National Science Foundation, Science Daily

An interdisciplinary team, led by researchers at Cornell University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), have just published the most comprehensive analysis to date of the corn genome.

Weighing The Decision To Replant Corn

May 18, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: By Bob Nielsen, Purdue University Agronomy Department

Crappy stands of corn (aka less than desirable) occur every year. Unacceptable stand establishment in some of these fields may eventually require growers to make decisions about replanting.

9 Straight-Forward Ways To Boost No-Till’s Bottom Line

Soil testing, cover crops, tiling and a top-notch planter has helped no-tiller Jack Maloney hit corn yields topping 200 bushels.

By Martha Mintz posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

A systematic approach to no-till has Jack Maloney’s corn roots reaching deep and his yields hitting new heights.

A Winning Formula To Break Down Tough Residue

Agronomist says a mixture of 28%, Thio-Sul, humates, sugar and water can help digest today’s tough corn stalks for better corn yields the following year.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Corn residue has its good and bad points. It’s not so good if it interferes with no-till seed placement or crop emergence, but it’s a great source of food for soil biological activity and contains valuable nutrients for the next year’s crop.

Planted Corn Acres Higher Than Expected

June 30, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ag Answers, Purdue University/Ohio State University

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's June Plantings report released Thursday morning, U.S. farmers planted 1.5 million more corn acres than the market expected, said an Ohio State University agricultural economist.

Serious N Deficiency In 2010 Corn Brings More Application Questions

April 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: Peter Scharf, University of Missouri

Several producers have switched to planned in-season N applications in response to multiple years with N deficiency.

How Does Soybean Yield Fare Following Corn?

March 16, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: By Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University

Crop rotation and tillage systems can influence yield of both corn and soybean.

‘Get With The System’ To Push Corn, Soybean Yields

The right soil tests, inputs, equipment and even water help an Iowa no-tiller hit yield potentials

By Martha Mintz posted on January 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Success is bound to come when even the performance of water is held to a higher standard as it is on Keith Schlapkohl’s Stockton, Iowa, farm.

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