Short Statured Corn Systems from Bayer Crop Sciences boasts a number of benefits compared to the taller varieties. Firstly is protection of yield with improved standability as the short corn is less affected by high winds thanks to its naturally lower center of gravity keeping it rooted in the ground. The short corn also has improved access as its lower form makes it easier for application equipment to maneuver while spraying.

Planting corn shallower than 1.5 inches deep can cause uneven emergence due to lack of soil moisture or lead to early-season root lodging or, says University of Missouri agronomist, Gregory Luce.

The new soybean seed treatment pre-mix from Syngenta, CruiserMaxx APX provides the highest level of performance of Pythium and Phytophthora protection. Every seed is granted the same amount of active ingredients to help prevent major seed-borne diseases and early-season insects and give the soybeans every opportunity to thrive.

Solinftec introduces their newest AgTech scouting robot, powered by artificial intelligence. The automated machine will scan the crops and record their growth rates, plant health the prevalence of any weeds, collecting all this information to allow the grower to make educated decisions about their fields. The robot is suited for farms around 500 acres in size and works best with several types of row crops including corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat, canola and many others.