Planting Pointers
Know how much N you have before applying more
Knowing how much nitrogen is in the soil will help you apply the right amount of fertilizer this spring.
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Tips to reduce early-season stress on corn emergence
Planting corn early offers a number of potential benefits, but choosing the wrong planting date can have adverse effects on crop establishment.
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Four steps to implement variable rate seeding
Variable rate seeding can help you maximize overall profits by selecting the best planting rates for each area of a field. Here are four steps to get you started with a variable rate seeding program.
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How to handle larger seed size this spring
The atypical growing season in 2012 impacted soybean seed size and shape. Here is some advice to help clients maximize planter performance and ensure the highest possible planting accuracy with larger soybean seed.
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Explore new crop management strategies in 2013
This year may be the year to try a new crop management strategy. If so, you will want to use the best strategies to maximize yield. Here are some management tactics to explore.
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Help for choosing corn hybrids for next season
Compare performance data carefully before making a corn hybrid selection for the 2013 growing season. Consider that planting a marginal hybrid could cap yield potential before the field is even planted.
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Use research results to determine seeding rate
Research trials show the impact of seeding rate and management practices on corn yield potential. Use the results to optimize planting rates.
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Use this year's harvest data to help you plan for next year
Turn your harvest data into information that can be used for profitable decision making. Comprehensive mapping and planning services can help you make the best planting and management decisions for next season.
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Video highlights fall oats as emergency forage
A new YouTube video on fall oats as an alternative forage crop is now available at the University of Illinois Dairy Education YouTube channel.
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How to deal with feed price volatility
Drought conditions, limited stockpiles of commodities and other factors have led to an increase in feed cost. Here are some ways to manage your ration under the circumstances.
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Forage crops could provide opportunities following corn
A wide range of forage crops could help grain and livestock producers salvage some value from their fields once the drought-ravaged corn crop has been harvested - if soil moisture returns to a level that can support plant growth.
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