Planting Pointers

Corn replant considerations

05/07/2012 9:16:36 PM

Farmers definitely don’t want to replant a corn field unless absolutely necessary to assure an economical crop to harvest, and, therefore, retailer agronomists and crop consultants are often expected to help farmers make the nay or yea decision. ... Full story.

Is the frost forcing you to replant some corn?

04/24/2012 8:19:17 PM

If your corn was frost bitten on April 11 or 12, the impact will certainly be noticeable. It may have leaf damage. Some stalks will be brown and completely wilted, and dead with no hope of recovery. ... Full story.

How long will it take corn to emerge?

04/20/2012 4:13:18 PM

It’s an understatement to say that March in Iowa was much warmer than normal (Figure 1). Although only a few record high daily temperatures were set, the average monthly temperature set a new record by a substantial margin. ... Full story.

Timing of planting key to successful alfalfa establishment

04/19/2012 8:28:58 PM

April is a good month to plant and establish a new stand of alfalfa. In fact, the sooner, the better, says an Ohio State University Extension educator. ... Full story.

Using small grains for forage

04/11/2012 11:05:06 PM

Small grains such as barley, oats, triticale and wheat can be excellent forage crops in the form of pasture, hay and silage. With uncertain weather this spring and summer, planning ahead by planting small grains as an emergency crop is a good idea. ... Full story.

Corn seeding depth matters, especially in dry soils

04/10/2012 3:49:37 PM

A Purdue Extension agronomist explains the important role that corn seeding depth plays in plant germination, especially when you're dealing with dry soil conditions. ... Full story.

Get your corn crop off to a good start

04/10/2012 3:17:25 PM

Mistakes made during crop establishment are usually irreversible and can put a 'ceiling' on a crop's yield potential. An Ohio State University Extension expert offers several tips for getting your corn crop off to a good start. ... Full story.

A good corn crop starts with a good stand

04/06/2012 1:38:58 PM

Planter performance, planting depth and soil conditions are three key factors that contribute to a good corn stand. Better stands lead to better yields. ... Full story.

Influence of soil temperature on corn germination and growth

03/28/2012 9:30:39 AM

We experienced June-like temperatures in March. Trees budded, spring flowers bloomed and fertilizer rigs crisscrossed fields. ... Full story.

New oat forages fact sheets available

03/09/2012 10:28:30 AM

The “Focus on Forage” fact sheets discuss the unique quality characteristics, cultivars, planting dates and expected yields of fall-grown oat forages. ... Full story.

New cover crops field guide available

03/06/2012 2:50:20 PM

The guide is divided into two sections. The first section contains general information about cover crops. The second contains photos, seeding dates, depth, planting and killing methods, benefits and cautions for specific crops, each given a ranking according to their benefit type and amount. ... Full story.

Get a good forage stand

02/22/2012 3:16:23 PM

More than 90 percent of forage stand failures are due to one of three reasons: 1) low soil pH, 2) loose soil, or 3) seeding too deep. Each cause of stand failure is preventable, says a University of Wisconsin forage agronomist. ... Full story.

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