Despite potential risks, many growers continue to plant corn at depths less than 1.5 inches, as the perception is that corn will emerge more rapidly due to warmer soil temperatures closer to the surface, says Ohio State University Extension.
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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, growers from across the U.S. share their predictions for the upcoming planting season, including one no-tiller who’s “bullish” about a great spring.
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