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Warmer Temperatures May Decrease Yields of Densely Planted Corn

Higher temperatures could have detrimental effects on yields when corn plants are planted more closely together, according to a study from North Carolina State University. Corn yields in densely planted areas drop by about 1.86 percent with every 1 degree Celsius rise in monthly minimum and maximum temperatures through the planting season, the study’s models show.
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[Podcast] Growing Corn in 60-Inch Rows

In this episode of the “No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, retired John Deere engineer Bob Recker shares an innovative idea for making better use of available sunlight that will allow you to protect your soils — and your no-till yields — when growing corn.
In this episode of the “No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, retired John Deere engineer Bob Recker shares an innovative idea for making better use of available sunlight that will allow you to protect your soils — and your no-till yields — when growing corn.
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5 Top Notch Tips for Better No-Till Planting, Seed Placement

Striving for uniformity ‘every day of the year’ is the best approach to no-tilling crops and optimizing yields, says ag engineer Paul Jasa.
With planting season not as far away as it might seem, editors at No-Till Farmer recently talked with Nebraska Extension ag engineer Paul Jasa about a range of topics related to no-tilling corn. From ensuring proper seeding depth and spacing, to choosing the right planter and seeder attachments, to the location of the new rows, Jasa explained what steps no-tillers may want to consider to achieve better and more consistent. Here are the highlights of this discussion.
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