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July 2021 Poll: Seeding Cover Crops into a Standing Cash Crop

By Julia Gerlach posted on July 8, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting

If you already have or are planning to seed cover crops into a standing cash crop, what will you use to apply the seed?

Nufarm Introduces Precinct Seed Treatment

July 7, 2021 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Nufarm Americas is pleased to announce the EPA registration of Precinct Seed Treatment, for control of downy mildew, Pythium, and Phytopthora on more than 50 labeled crops, including corn, cotton, and soybeans.

USDA Reports 10% of Corn Crops Silking in the U.S.

July 6, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA has reported some 10% of corn crops silking, above the 9% reported silking in the same week last year. The 5-year average for corn silking in the week was 14%.

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Seed Firmers and How to Properly Maintain Them

July 1, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

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Good seed to soil contact is important. If a seed gets hung up on the furrow it will have a hard time imbibing water and germinating. That's where seed firmers come in. Here's what you need to know about using and maintaining them. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

USDA Reports 4% of Corn Crops Silking in the U.S.

June 28, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Some 4% of corn crops were reported silking, in line with the 4% reported silking in the same week last year. The 5-year average for corn silking in the week was 6%.

USDA Reports 91% of Soybeans Emerged in the U.S.

June 21, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

According to the report, 91% of soybeans have emerged, above the 86% reported emerged in the same week last year. The 5-year average for soybean emergence in this week was 85%.

USDA Reports 96% of Corn Emerged in the U.S.

June 14, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

According to the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, some 96% of corn was reported emerged, above both the 94% emerged last year and the 90% emerged in the week prior. The 5-year average emergence rate for this week was 91%.

USDA Reports 90% of Corn Emerged in the U.S.

June 9, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Some 90% of corn was reported emerged, above both the 87% emerged last year and the 81% emerged in the week prior. The 5-year average emergence rate for this week was 82%.

USDA Reports 81% of Corn Emerged in the U.S.

June 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Some 81% of corn was reported emerged, above both the 76% emerged last year and the 64% emerged in the week prior. The 5-year average emergence rate for this week was 70%.

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How to Examine Your Planter’s Drive System

June 1, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Source: Precision Planting

Vibration caused by mechanical components like chains and sprockets can take a properly performing meter and cause it to create skips, doubles, and spacing errors. These tips from Precision Planting show you how to ensure your drive system is working smoothly. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

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July 2021 Poll: Seeding Cover Crops into a Standing Cash Crop

Nufarm Introduces Precinct Seed Treatment

USDA Reports 10% of Corn Crops Silking in the U.S.

Seed Firmers and How to Properly Maintain Them

USDA Reports 4% of Corn Crops Silking in the U.S.

USDA Reports 91% of Soybeans Emerged in the U.S.

USDA Reports 96% of Corn Emerged in the U.S.

USDA Reports 90% of Corn Emerged in the U.S.

USDA Reports 81% of Corn Emerged in the U.S.

How to Examine Your Planter’s Drive System

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