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Do Cover Crops Pay?
Corn
Do Cover Crops Pay? Evaluate Your ROI in These Two Ways
Everybody seems to be talking about cover crops. Rightfully so because, managed correctly, they can provide environmental benefits. Higher yield? Well, maybe, but probably not, at least in the near term.
December 17, 2021 07:04 PM
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Darrell Smith
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Corn
A New Way to Think About Corn Yield
What really makes yield per acre? It’s not plant population — that’s merely one component, as we were reminded of in 2021.
December 16, 2021 10:11 AM
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Darrell Smith
What really makes yield per acre? It’s not plant population—that’s merely one component.
Corn
Farm Journal Series: Bushels Per Ear
What really makes yield per acre? It’s not plant population—that’s merely one component.
December 01, 2021 02:58 PM
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Crop Production
Understanding Ear Flex
Every hybrid has its own way of responding to environmental conditions
November 08, 2021 03:25 PM
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Darrell Smith
Sustainable Triangle - Cover Crop Decisions
Crop Production
Cover Crop Decisions: Thorough Planning Increases The Odds For Success
Never is the human environment more significant than when you begin cover cropping, says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.
November 04, 2021 03:10 PM
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Farming the Sustainable Triangle
Crop Production
Farming In The Sustainable Triangle
Every management change ripples through the human, natural and physical environments.
November 03, 2021 09:11 AM
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corn stand count
Crop Production
4 Steps to Take if You Suffered from Uneven Corn Emergence
A perfect stand sets the stage for high ear count at harvest. But what if, despite your best efforts, a stand starts out troubled? Don’t give up.
July 13, 2021 03:34 PM
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How to Profit from A Changing Climate
Farm Journal Test Plots
Farm Journal Test Plots: How to Profit From A Changing Climate
Gated tile systems can help deal with troublesome issues.
June 24, 2021 02:07 PM
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Crop Production
Should I Use A Nitrogen Stabilizer
“Should I use a nitrogen stabilizer?” Simple question, but the answer is complex.
February 10, 2021 10:16 AM
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Weather
4 Ways to Weatherproof Your Fertility Program
Here’s how to protect your crop from excessive rainfall, drought and cold temperatures.
November 17, 2020 11:23 PM
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Darrell Smith
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