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The 7 Key Components of 300-Bushel Corn

Good soil structure & drainage are crucial to high yields, Fred Below says, while weather & fertility account for up to 180 bushels

By Ian Gronau posted on October 9, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Like most agronomic researchers, Fred Below has spent his career chasing down the mix of in-field factors that create 300-bushel corn yields.

Cereal Rye 101: Fall Seeding Tips

October 3, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Kansas State Extension

Fall-seeded cereal rye can be established successfully following the application of most herbicides used in corn production, but success is influenced by herbicide rate and environmental conditions that follow the herbicide application.

Survey: Regenerative Ag Must 'Pay Dividends' on Yields & Livelihoods to Increase Adoption

By Jennifer Marston posted on October 3, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Ag Funder News

Research firm Kynetec independently conducted the 2024 Farmer Voice Survey, which polled 2,000 farmers across Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Ukraine and the United States.

5 Harvest Tips for Maximizing Yield & Quality

September 30, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Pioneer

These tips identify common challenges for corn, soybean and sorghum harvest and offer ways to optimize yield potential and reduce potential losses.

Is It Worth Investing in Fall Herbicide Applications This Year?

By Alyssa Essman posted on September 26, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State Extension

Between tough growing conditions this season and low commodity prices, it’s a fair question to ask if it’s worth investing in a fall herbicide application this year.

Short Corn Could Replace the Towering Cornfields Steamrolled by a Changing Climate

September 24, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: AP

The corn’s smaller stature and sturdier base enable it to withstand winds of up to 50 mph — researchers hover over fields with a helicopter to see how the plants handle the wind.

Be Aware of Fall Armyworm During Late-Season Scouting

September 16, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Pioneer

Sporadic reports of fall armyworm have emerged in parts of the Corn Belt. While they don’t strike every year, fall armyworms can devastate forages and crops, making late-season scouting crucial.

Strip-Till Harvest Outlook: Mild Fall, Cold December Could Be On Tap

By Noah Newman posted on September 4, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Equipment

It will be a mild fall overall for much of the U.S., with plenty of dry stretches for harvest, especially in the southern half of the country, according to BAM Weather meteorologist Bret Walts.

How Are You Getting the Job Done with Today's Extra-Wide Combine Headers?

By Noah Newman posted on September 3, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

Recognizing the enormous value of getting stalks, straw and chaff across the full width of the combine header, we asked readers in the Strip-Till Farmer email discussion group — how are you getting the job done with today’s extra-wide 40 to 60-foot headers? Check out the responses here.

Strip-Till Adoption Among Reasons for Record Conservation Year in Iowa

August 23, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

During the last fiscal year, which ended on June 30, state cost-share leveraged $56.42 million in practice implementation, an increase of nearly $3.8 million over the previous record year.

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