Agronomy
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You can’t always predict the weather; but you can put plans in place so you’re ready to plant in all conditions.
Headquartered in central Illinois and southern Michigan, Farm Journal Field Agronomists Ken Ferrie and Missy Bauer conduct thousands of acres of test plots every year. Here’s a recap of Ferrie’s initial findings.
The seed treatment provided visible response in the first, second and third crown roots, with more root mass and root hairs.
To answer questions about the options available for closing systems, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie organized a multiyear test plot to look at the various planter closing wheel designs.
Find answers to your crop production questions on Farm Journal’s “Ask an Agronomist” blog.
Boosting yields doesn’t necessarily require a significant financial investment. More often than not, the difference lies in addressing the weak links in the system.
See a visual representation of how the drought swept across the state of Illinois
After last summer, a lot of farmers are asking David Thompson whether they should stick with the same corn plant populations in 2013.
Our hands-on Corn College Planter Clinics can change how you put your crop in the ground -- and lock in top yields.