Agronomy Center

Seed News

• Cold Snaps Shock Corn
  
  02/11/2012
  Today’s soil temperature might not be as important to corn seeds as tomorrow’s soil temperature.
• New Clue in Honeybee Deaths
  
  01/18/2012
  A scientist at Purdue University has found that insecticides used to coat corn and soybean seeds may be linked to the decline in honeybee populations.
• Three New Cotton Varieties introduced for 2012 Season
  
  12/12/2011
  Deltapine performance evaluators report these varieties produced high yields and excellent fiber content in their respective geographies during on-farm testing.
• Hot Weather to Blame for Snug Seed Supply
  
  11/08/2011
  The yearly warning to book seed early appears not to be a cry of "wolf" for 2012.
• What Do You Expect for 2012 Input Costs?
  
  10/18/2011
  See how your expectations for 2012 input costs stack up against other farmers across the country. Take part in our 2012 input cost survey.
• 2011 Farm Journal Seed Guide
  
  08/02/2011
  Use this resource to meet your seedsmen, learn about new technologies in the corn and soybean pipelines and tackle seed selection.
• Severe Drought Sends Cottonseed to Near $500/ton
  
  07/26/2011
  Texas producers are abandoning irrigated fields of cotton, corn, sorghum and hay as wells run dry.
• Push Seeding Rates if Planting Runs Late
  
  05/06/2011
  A 15-year Farm Journal study shows you need to push seeding rates if planting runs unusually late.
• Be Patient, Your Corn Seed Is Safer in the Bag
  
  05/03/2011
  Until soil conditions are right, don’t throw your expensive corn seed into the mud.
• Set The Proper Depth For No-Till Coulters
  
  04/29/2011
  Seed corn placement at planting plays a critical role in getting your corn crop off to a strong start. If you use no-till coulters, set the proper depth and ensure that the main tool bar is level. Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Associate Field Agronomist, provides shows you how.
• Planting Tip #8: Ensure Good Seed Spacing
  
  04/07/2011
  Seeds that bounce off the sides of seed tubes due to rough fields or high ground speeds fall more slowly than seeds that don’t bounce.
• Planting Tip #7: Calibrate to Your Seed
  
  04/06/2011
  Be mindful of seed quality and seed size and calibrate meters accordingly.
• Planting Tip #3: Load Seed Wisely
  
  03/31/2011
  There’s a good chance a seed tube will plug, a seed tube sensor will fail or seed delivery tubes on air planters will need cleaning.
• Bayer CropScience Acquires Seed Company
  
  03/23/2011
  Bayer CropScience announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hornbeck Seed Company Inc., a privately-held company in DeWitt, Ark.
• Closing in on the Seed
  
  02/07/2011
  Our Test Plots take new-style closing wheels to the field.