Delayed planting by itself is no guarantee of lower grain yield, says Purdue University, and "mudding in" a crop early to avoid planting late will almost always end up being an unwise decision.
Minimize the likelihood of developing seedling diseases by planting high quality seed at appropriate planting depths and soil conditions to support rapid plant growth and emergence.
While the opportunity to plant corn early was welcomed by growers across much of the Midwest, early planting means the weed competition period will be extended compared to the last two years. This could be a significant issue for many no-tillers.
Most modern agronomists would laugh at the planting dates followed by our forefathers. Times were different. The economy was different. And the information we knew about the soil, most effective planting dates and what it ultimately means to the crop was definitely different.
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While “pushing the limits” of early planting dates, this crop consultant has proven that planting soybeans real early might just be crazy enough to work.
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