Katie Humphreys

Katie Humphreys

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Pay attention to the low-lying areas, sandier soils and no-till fields and scout soybeans to evaluate stands and determine final plant population, advises Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
Spring is officially here – and planting intentions are all the buzz. Here’s seven different acreage estimates for corn, soybeans and wheat.
The Horsch Robo is equipped with a Trimble navigation system and fitted with a large seed hopper.
The NEXAT is an autonomous all-in-one machine that can be used for tillage, planting, spraying and harvesting.
The earlier soybeans flower, the higher odds of more pods and beans.
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Ask about root type when selecting your corn hybrids.
Farm Journal Field Agronomist Missy Bauer has found the amount a hybrid flexes is dependent on the year and environment but how it flexes is consistent. The same is true for length and depth of hybrids.
April planting increased yield even with a freeze.
The frigid air that blew through the northern Corn Belt last weekend left its mark on corn and soybean fields. From burnt leaf tissue to blotchy, curled leaves, Missy Bauer shares these tips to evaluate frost damage.