Corn
One “rural legend” is that when planting corn-on-corn, the big hit on yield is reduced in the second year and then goes away. Not true, says a plant physiologist.
When hail damage occurs early in the season, yield loss many not directly be as detrimental as you first think.
Here’s a spreadsheet to help farmers evaluate the decision to accept a prevented planting payment or plant corn after the crop insurance deadline.
A cooler and wetter summer should aid corn development and yields.
Until soil conditions are right, don’t throw your expensive corn seed into the mud.
As the weeks continue to rush by, corn yield potential continues to fall.
Integrated approach approved for SmartStax for 2012.
Two modes of action combine to make Capreno a new one pass candidate for the 2011 season.
Pioneer purchases partners; Bt bonus; New weed weapon
One farmer’s success story with a root system that provides a mighty chassis for corn yields.
One farmer asks our agronomists about the timing of applications.
Management stays the same of the fertilizer giant, and operations should stay the same.
Farm Journal agronomists detail agronomic factors that support corn growing success.
In episode 9 of Corn College TV, Ken Ferrie says technology for weather monitoring has made leaps and bounds.
Learn how to short cut complex decisions with agronomic record keeping in episode 8 of Corn College TV.
Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie explains how soil microbial activity unleashes phosphorus to the plant.
Head to the field with Missy Bauer in episode 9 of Corn College TV.
Choosing corn hybrids can be a challenge. In episode 8 of Corn College TV, Ken Ferrie details the differences in a fixed and flex ear corn hybrid.
Ken Ferrie explains why corn can snap from green to yellow.
Reach into the farmer’s toolbox with Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie to learn the keys to soil sampling. Reinforce the importance of soil sample.
Sharpen your pencils. There’s a vast catalog of seed choices available this year. Here are some tips for making the best choices.
Shake it up baby. Take a harder look at those corn tassels and seed tags to ensure genetic diversity.
Here’s the key way you can know the difference in the field.
Reach into the Farmer’s Toolbox to learn what a key piece to the Systems Approach the soil test plays.
The Systems Approach helps you continuously improve and analyze production practices.
Having your seasonal tools pulled together can save you time and frustration.
Preparation for the 2011 planting season starts now.