Agronomy
As the term vertical tillage becomes more mainstream, clarifying what makes a practice fit this system is key
Learn the answer in this “Corn College TV” episode.
Ken Ferries uses in-field demonstration to show how tillage tools can be run too shallow and then correctly.
Options to consider include going to no-till or making an equipment change, such as using a row freshener or a vertical harrow.
Running a vertical tool now can help break up tracks and ruts your harvest equipment left behind. It can also help you address volunteer corn -- yes, it’s likely to be a problem based on corn lost during harvest.
Maintaining seed quality has been a subject of study in the Farm Journal Test Plots for many years. Through our program, the plot crew has learned how to handle seed in order to maximize its potential.
We answer a farmer’s question in Episode 3 of Corn College TV.
Missy Bauer gives top tips for top ear count and top yields.
Head to the field with Missy Bauer to identify how uneven emergence puts a dent into your yields in episode 6 of Corn College TV.