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Handy Bt Trait Table Updated for 2018 Corn

February 5, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Texas Insects

Handy Bt trait table has been recently updated since its posting back in December of 2017.

Selection Corn Hybrids for 2018: Some Considerations

December 8, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Growers should choose hybrids best suited to their farm operation. Along with end uses of corn should also be considered - is corn to be used for grain or silage? Expert, Peter Thomison, gives his top 5 tips on what to consider for the 2018 growing season.

From the Desk of Laura Barrera

Focus on Soil Health Now to Be Competitive Later

By Laura Barrera posted on July 5, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Despite genetic improvements to corn hybrids and soybean varieties, without soil health — especially soil organic matter — growers may see their yields plateau.

Yield Benefits of Drought-Tolerant Corn

April 6, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Kansas State research shows it's reasonable to expect drought-tolerant corn hybrids to serve as a type of insurance policy to sustain yield potential under water-limited environments.

New K-State Experimental Grain Sorghum Lines Show High Yield Potential

February 23, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Nebraska

In theory, grain sorghum should yield just as much as corn in Kansas, given the same amount of fertilizer and with substantially less water, according to Kansas State University agronomist Tesfaye Tesso.

Do We Grow Another Bushel or Save a Buck?

February 9, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Farmers wonder whether they should continue trying to increase production on their farms or should they cut costs and try to save a buck by not going after the most expensive yield.

Select 2015 Seed With Disease In Mind

November 4, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

As you finish up your harvest and sit down to think about your seed options for next year, consider your options when it comes to genetic resistance to disease.

No-Till Notes

Scout During Harvest To Improve No-Till Benchmarks

Checking no-tilled fields during and after harvest will provide insights into stands, hybrid performance, yield limitations and equipment issues

By Jim Leverich posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Precision Agriculture

When it's harvest time, we often get caught up in a flurry of activity. But it's worth the time for no-tillers - especially after the wet planting season last spring — to see what you can learn by scouting your fields during harvest.

Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

From the Desk of Laura Allen

No-Tillers Take Precautions With Rise In Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds

By Laura Barrera posted on May 7, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Palmer amaranth, kochia, marestail, you name it — populations of glyphosate-resistant weeds are popping up more frequently, and it looks like no-tillers are taking note of it.

Is Corn Hybrid Switching Necessary?

May 6, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

As corn planting gets off to a slow start in many areas one concern is whether we should think about switching hybrids.

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