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Have Patience Now for a Successful Corn Season

By Laura Barrera posted on April 19, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

While you may be itching to get into the fields, remember that planting sets the stage for the rest of the season, so make sure you’re planting in optimal conditions.

5 Factors That Affect Nitrogen Loss

December 26, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension

With excess rain occurring throughout the Midwest, Iowa State University Extension explains what impacts nitrogen loss from fall applications.

Soybean Response to Gypsum is Dependent on Soil Quality

November 19, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Michigan State University Extension explains why soybean yields that received a gypsum application vs. the control were not significantly different.

Avoid Chilling Injury to Corn, Soybean Seed

April 23, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

No-tillers considering planting should check the average soil temperatures for the last week and predicted temperatures for the 48 hours after planting.

Large Variation in Forage Grass Performance After Last Winter

January 5, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Ohio State University Extension says there were large differences among forage grass species and varieties for winter injury and yield after one of the coldest winters on record.

Busting The Colder, Wetter Myth: Year 2

Soil temperatures were 0.1 to 1.75 F warmer in this no-tiller’s field during spring and summer compared to a neighbor’s conventionally tilled field.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

A Wisconsin no-tiller says his second year of onfarm testing found his no-tilled, cover-cropped fields are generally the same temperature or warmer than his neighbor’s conventionally tilled fields.

Use A ‘Systems Approach’ To Boost No-Till Yields

Spreading residue, staying ahead of weeds and striving for uniform growth can help no-tillers get more out of every acre

By John Dobberstein posted on October 1, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management

One tip often shared by yield-contest winners is keeping no-till field conditions uniform, with even plant growth and competition for moisture and nutrients, says University of Nebraska Extension engineer Paul Jasa.

Corn After Corn Took Hit In 2010

October 8, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Jennifer Shike

llinois corn yielded less than expected in most areas in 2010, and corn following corn was particularly hard hit.

Frost Timing Key To Fall Weed Control

October 5, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

The optimum timing of fall herbicide treatments can vary based on life cycle. The timing of frost impacts which weed you can control and when.

Wait To Apply Fall Nitrogen

September 23, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Farmers should wait until soil temperatures drop to the appropriate temperature before applying fall nitrogen, a University of Illinois agronomist says.

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