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Soil: Water Reservoir for Crop Production

July 9, 2020 | Posted in Water Management

Elwyn Taylor, Iowa State University climatologist, reported that 200-bushel corn needs 19 to 23 inches of water during the growing season. For 200-bushel corn at 75 degree F (soil temperature), corn needs 1-acre inch of water per week, doubling to 2 inches at 85 degrees F, and doubling again to 4 inches at 95 degrees F. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.

Late Spring and Cover Crops Can Still Work

April 25, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Iowa Soybean Assn.

There are ways to adapt for planting in fields with cover crops during this cool, wet spring.

Positive Signs after a Slow Start to Corn Planting

April 23, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Integrated Pest Management at the University of Illinois

One concern when corn is planted into cool soils is the uptake of cold water as germination begins.

Cold Soil Temperature and Corn Planting Windows

April 23, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Nebraska Extension

Sometimes, a given year’s optimum planting date may actually be in May. Planting early is not always the best!

Addressing the Conundrum of Planting in Cover Crops

April 5, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting

Source: Matt Reese, Ohio’s Country Journal

Should the cover crop be terminated prior to planting corn and soybeans or after? The standard answer for pretty much all things agricultural applies: it depends.

5 Best Practices for Late Fall Fertilizer Management

December 16, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Minnesota Crop News

Five best practices tips for late fall fertilizer management to keep in mind.

Easing the Soil’s Temperature with Cover Crops

November 8, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Research has shown that both cover crops and perennial biofuel crops can relieve soil compaction. Cover crops are generally planted between cash crops such as corn and soybeans to protect the bare soil.

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.

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Keep Your No-Till “Cool”

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management

Leaving Residue on the surface to keep the soil from getting so hot that it seriously impacts plant growth is among the benefits of no-tilling. Along these lines, there’s some interesting research being done at Montana State University that demonstrates how cooler soils not only lead to higher yields, but also reduce the need for fallowing fields to conserve moisture and favorably impact climate change.

3 Key Considerations for Corn and Soybean Planting

April 19, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Keep crop insurance dates, soil temperature and the possibility for a late spring freeze in mind when deciding whether to start planting.

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