Corn
Studying corn, understanding its nutrient and water needs, and taking a timely approach to agronomic practices builds crop yields, says this south-Georgia farmer.
AgDay’s Tyne Morgan launches her I-80 harvest travels from the Cornhusker state where despite dry weather and heat, harvest has been a pleasant surprise.
See which states are making the most harvest progress.
How will corn yields shake out this fall? Take a virtual look across the country and see.
Smut, a gray, moldy growth on corn ears, is present in most cornfields every year, but rarely at the level of 2012.
Erik Petry, Rochelle, Ill., says he anticipates corn yields of roughly 100 bu./acre this year.
With an early harvest on the horizon for many farmers, air temperatures will likely be warmer than during typical October conditions.
Even though LaSalle County’s average corn yield was lower in 2011, its 177.3 bu. per acre was enough to pull off a win.
The corn and wheat markets saw a weaker trade for the week as May corn closed nearly $.30 lower, while the wheat market slipped $.15 lower.
Corn prices jumped Friday on rumors that China had taken advantage of a recent price break to secure U.S. corn.
Optimal corn producing conditions after late planting boosted yields.
December 12 Corn closed .38 ¾ lower for the week with little explanation.
As harvest is winding down, it is important to have a plan in place to take advantage of any post-harvest rally conditions.
Highlights from the corn harvest that just wrapped up on Baldwin Farms in Kansas.
Improperly calibrated yield monitors can essentially generate difficult to interpret or useless data.
Stop leaving bushels behind. Dan Anderson explains how to optimize combine settings, adjust groundspeed, and manage header feeding to minimize grain loss during harvest.
With acres left to harvest farmers are ringing in the season with Christmas carols and visions of harvested corn and soybeans dancing in their heads.
From set up to winter maintenance, you will want to stay on top of grain bag management practices to make sure the storage system is successful. Here are eight ways to do that:
To provide additional options to farmers, BASF recently acquired L-glufosinate ammonium from AgriMetis.
The agency announced its interim decision regarding these herbicides Friday, answering questions for farmers across the U.S. as atrazine is the No. 2 most used herbicide.
With drought comes yield and grain quality concerns. Here’s what you need to know about what drought does in corn, and what you should expect at harvest. Stay tuned for a soybean update later this week.
While early estimates point to derecho damage in Iowa impacting 10 million acres, some analysts say it may not be enough to make a large dent in the national corn supply scenario this year.
USDA reports this week it expects more than 9 million acres of prevent plant for 2020. This comes during a time when the department is calling for record yields for the corn and soybean crops.
If you start to notice more stress in your plants, especially corn, check for spider mites with a magnifying glass. If left unchecked, they can kill leaves and reduce photosynthetic capabilities of plants.
With corn pollination over for much of the crop, it’s time to start scouting for ear count and pollination success. In some areas, drought, wind and other challenges might mean ear counts are lower than expected.
The basis of yield starts with genetics. Scientists use advanced systems to improve genetics rapidly and target specific defenses for the changing agricultural landscape.
Bayer has withdrawn a motion to settle lawsuits related to its Roundup herbicide after the judge in the case questioned provisions of the agreement that would have created a scientific review panel.
Mother Nature always allows weed seeds to find a way, even without human help. Whether it’s wind, water or even ducks and geese, weeds will find their way.
If you could improve your soil health and increase your profit at the end of the season, would you do it? Kind of a no brainer, right?