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Corn Growers Need To Look Out For Western Corn Rootworm Damage

October 3, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Corn growers who find unexpected lodging during harvest could find that the problem is caused by Bt-resistant western corn rootworm, an entomologist with Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences said.

Get More From Your Nitrogen With Late-Season Stalk Tests

Lessons learned from measuring nitrates as corn reaches physiological maturity can help no-tillers improve nitrogen management and the farm’s bottom line.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

No-tillers wanting to get a better handle on how efficiently they’re using nitrogen on corn acres should consider late-season corn-stalk nitrate sampling programs, including one offered by the Iowa Soybean Association On-Farm Network.

‘Fencerow Farming’ Can Lead To Higher Yields, Better Soil Health

Dean Glenney’s 18 years of no-tilling attracted beneficial bacteria and increased his supply of ‘free’ fertilizer, creating record-breaking no-till corn yields in Ontario.

By Laura Barrera posted on October 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

In Haldimand County, Ontario, about 40 miles west of Buffalo, N.Y., Dean Glenney is breaking records.

Young Texas Trio Brings Technology To The Farm

September 30, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

The tales of young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs launching new ventures out of Silicon Valley are common. But what about three 20-something brothers who live — not in some high tech mecca — but near the small community of Wilderado, Texas, who started a new business venture?

South America Focuses On Soil Quality

September 25, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

After 30 years of rapidly expanding agriculture, South America is turning its focus from developing new fields to taking better care of those already in production. Victor Trucco remembers his father saying that soybeans would never be grown in their area. Yet Trucco became the first person to grow soybeans not long after he returned to the home farm in the mid-1960s.

Field Drydown Of Mature Corn Grain

September 20, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Bob Nielsen, Purdue University

Delayed maturity of corn due to late planting or simply cool growing seasons often translates into delayed or slow drydown of mature corn grain prior to harvest and, consequently, higher than desired grain moisture contents at harvest.

Sprouting Corn Kernels on Hail-Damaged Ears

September 16, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Jenny Rees, Ken Cassman, Greg Kruger, Keith Glewen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The latest outcome from the August 1 storm in Clay County is the germination of "good" kernels left on the ears that have been damaged by hail.

Evaluating Late-Season Corn Nitrogen Deficiency

September 13, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Anthony Bly, South Dakota State University Extension

Corn is now in the seed filling growth stages (R2-R5) when nutrient demands are put on plant leaves as the seed kernels develop.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Residue Is Still King

By John Dobberstein posted on September 4, 2013 | Posted in Residue Management

If you want confirmation that leaving residue on the soil surface is key to making no-till work, look no further than eastern Colorado.

The Importance Of Scouting Corn For Stalk Strength

August 29, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Kentucky Ag Extension

Plants in many fields have heavy ears, along with shallow roots because of abundant rainfall, and many of these plants could topple easily as they mature, especially if a late-season storm with high winds blows across the field.

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