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115 Years of Data Reveal Longer Growing Season, Changing Temperature Trends

July 11, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

The past century of climate change has extended the average U.S. growing season by nearly 2 weeks but driven annual buildups of yield-stifling heat in the West and Northeast, says new research from the University of Nebraska.

9 Ways to Mitigate Extreme Heat Stress

June 23, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

University of Nebraska Extension says no-till soils can help protect crops from extreme heat, but there are several other practical options growers can do to aid plants.

New Micro Water Sensor Can Aid Growers

November 7, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: Cornell University

Crop growers, wine grape and other fruit growers, food processors and even concrete makers all benefit from water sensors for accurate, steady and numerous moisture readings.

Soil And Management Factors Influence Seeding Depth

February 20, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Source: Iowa State University

Dry conditions and lack of soil moisture availability, especially during planting time this spring, can create water stress resulting in delayed germination, a reduction in plant stands or may prevent seed germination.

Water-Sipping Corn Hybrids Ready To Make A Splash

Water-optimizing hybrids hitting the market, and soon-to-come traits, may stabilize or even boost yields during periods of water stress.

By Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

They may not be cactuses. But water-optimizing corn hybrids coming to the market could help growers retain or even boost yields when water is in short supply.

Will Purple Plants Mean Lower Yields?

May 21, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Like the swallows that return to Capistrano, it seems that purpling in young corn returns every year somewhere, says Bob Nielsen, Purdue University corn agronomist.

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