Corn
Ken Ferries uses in-field demonstration to show how tillage tools can be run too shallow and then correctly.
Farmers often become too eager during weather delays, which can lead to risky or unnecessary field operations, Purdue Extension says.
Strip-till and no-till can offer benefits; find out if they’re right for your farm
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.
You can easily check your planting depth any time during the growing season.
No doubt various management factors are involved in corn yield increases, but two of them are twin rows and careful planting.