What Soybean Density works best for Performance? (Farm Progress Article)
Farmers may need to find different ways to manage their soybean crop due to high input costs and commodity prices. Planting the right seeding rate is one way to get optimal yields. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
PROS AND CONS OF 7 TILLAGE SYSTEMS (Article from Farm Journal)
“The first step to choosing the ideal production systems for your farm is to understand the various systems. The list below is not all-inclusive, but they are the most common systems, says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.” READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
17 Ways To Improve Your Corn Yield. (Article From Farm Progress)
“Back in 2011, agronomists agreed that averaging 300 bushels of corn per acre by 2030 was out of line, even though some short-term trend lines indicated such corn yield gains were possible. Before you finish getting the planter ready to roll, check out thee 17 tips that could help you boost corn yield. If it’s […]
Online Seed Sales, LLC Spotlighted in “Successful Farming” Article
Farmers can buy planter parts, farm equipment, and even land from the convenience of a smartphone. But seeds? Successful Farming® research shows that just 4% of farmers across the United States have tried online seed sales. Joel Davidson, however, aims to grow that number. Davidson is sales and account lead of Online Seed Sales (OLSS), […]
Use practices such as starter fertilizer, split applications and stabilizers to ensure nutrients are available to the crop early and during the entire growing season.
You’re busy prepping equipment for the 2022 planting season and anxiously awaiting the first chance to get in the field. And you don’t want your neighbors to beat you. Still, don’t skimp on fertilizer applications to get there. “Up to 60% of crop yield is dependent on soil fertility,” says Taylor Purucker, Mosaic Co. eastern North America […]
Should you consider late N application with a Y-drop system in 2021?
Nitrogen availability near flowering time and during grain fill can be one of the most important factors in maximizing final yields. The advantage of a Y-drop nitrogen (N) application system appears to be greatest in dry environments, as it concentrates the added N in the largest and most active root zone, and it allows N […]
Potential Corn Rootworm affect on ROI in 2021 and how to limit the damage
With the corn grain price now over $5 for new crop corn, and a good chance of a drought being predicted in many areas (drought greatly magnifies yield loss due to root feeding), it appears 2021 could be a very costly year to skimp on rootworm control. Adding to that concern is the fact that the […]
Derecho Resistant Corn Research
There have been several articles in the news recently which were titled “derecho proof” corn. These articles observed advantages in standability following the August 7 2020 derecho, for shorter corn hybrids being developed by research conducted independently by Bayer and Stine corn research programs. Miller Hybrids has already developed a key “derecho resistant” medium-short corn […]
Diseases That May Impact Your Corn Seeds
Growing corn is a beneficial career option and can be very useful for farmers who want to break into a bigger market. However, even the best seed corn in Hastings, Iowa, can suffer from diseases that compromise their health. Therefore, it is crucial to understand these conditions and what you can do to prevent them. By […]
The Best Corn Seed Storage Tips for Your Needs
Do you have corn seed in Hastings, Nebraska that ends up getting wasted every year? This problem is one that affects many farmers and growers and can be exasperating. It can also be costly if your seeds end up getting too damaged and force you to buy even more for next year’s planting. As a result, […]