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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!

"Corkscrewed" Mesocotyl Causing Emergence Problems in Corn

May 17, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Seedlings exhibiting abnormal emergence may have a twisted appearance because internal leaves start expanding before the seedling has elongated, says Ohio State University Extension.

Planting Corn into Cold Soils

May 5, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

North Dakota State University Extension warns that a heavy, cold rain after planting seems to increase the chances of imbibitional injury because it overwhelms the ability of the soil to warm the water before it reaches the seed.

Study Finds In-Furrow Starter Fertilizer May Not Pay Off

November 30, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Source: American Society of Agronomy

A University of Minnesota researcher found that in most situations, an in-furrow starter fertilizer application pays for itself but does not provide any additional return on investment.

Determining Seed Decay and Seedling Blights in Corn

June 5, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Planting high-quality seed into a good seedbed when soil temperatures are above 50 F will help minimize early season corn problems, says University of Missouri Extension.

Jump Start Your No-Till Crops

As no-tillers plant earlier in colder soils, starter fertilizer can get your corn off to a quicker start.

By Lynn Grooms posted on December 1, 2002 | Posted in Nutrient Management

As no-tillers strive for higher yields, they're no-tilling earlier every year - often in cold soils that leave seed more vulnerable to insects and diseases. In colder soils, there's also less microbial action to break down nutrients and get them into a plant-available form.

The Strip-Till Advantage

By Jordanna Smida posted on August 1, 2001 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

In an online discussion on the Farmer’s Forum, some no-tillers addressed the advantages of strip-tilling. Here’s their thoughts:

With No-Tilled Soybeans, “Let The Sun Shine In”

Here’s a rundown on items that can have a significant impact on your no-till soybean yields this year.

By Lynn Grooms posted on May 1, 2001 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

Sunlight interception is the name of the game when it comes to producing a good no-till soybean crop, maintains Jim Beuerlein, agronomist at Ohio State University.

No-Till’s Still Number One!

Even though farmers have been no-tilling for 30 years, scientists are finding new reasons why no-till is the best way to boost your yields, improve the environment and protect precious soils.

By Katherine Meitner posted on October 1, 2000 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Soil Health

Even though we’ve been hearing sporadic reports that a few farmers are parking their no-till equipment and going back to the disc, chisel plow and field cultivator, rest assured that you’re making the right decision.

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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin Industries, Vincennes, Ind., no-tiller Ray McCormick explains why it’s going to be tough to “not lose a lot of money this year” on corn. Plus, we ask our readers, “On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about drought this year?” Hear why some farmers are worried, and why others aren’t very worried at all.

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