Planting Pointers
A good corn crop starts with a good stand
Planter performance, planting depth and soil conditions are three key factors that contribute to a good corn stand. Better stands lead to better yields.
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Influence of soil temperature on corn germination and growth
We experienced June-like temperatures in March. Trees budded, spring flowers bloomed and fertilizer rigs crisscrossed fields.
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New oat forages fact sheets available
The “Focus on Forage” fact sheets discuss the unique quality characteristics, cultivars, planting dates and expected yields of fall-grown oat forages.
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New cover crops field guide available
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.
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Get a good forage stand
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.
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Overcome early planting issues with smart management
As spring emerges, so can emergence issues if growers don't focus on mitigating the stresses of early planting and high residue, say experts from Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business.
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Mild winter may increase insect, weed pressures
Crop pests may be more abundant in several Midwest farm fields this spring because of what continues to be a mild winter.
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Early weed control in corn
The top five tips for controlling early-season weeds are offered from weed scientists from Minnesota, Nebraska and Illinois. The most competitive weeds in corn will be about 3-4 inches tall when corn reaches the V3-V4 growth stage.
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Proven practices increase corn yields, profits
Farmers on the quest for record corn yields this spring may try to push the limits with higher seeding rates, narrower rows, more fertilizer and preventive applications of pesticides, but an Ohio State University Extension agronomist said the best way to optimize yields is to follow proven practices.
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Guide helps to identify crop problems
A pocket guide designed by Purdue University Extension to be an in-field reference for corn and soybean producers is now available.
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Seeding depth of corn
Establishing uniform stands with plants that emerge at close to the same time will increase the probability of maximizing corn yields.
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