“The biggest thing that we’ll incorporate into the whole farm is the addition of that early nitrogen source,” Galt Porter says. “It bridges the gap when everything is stagnant and gives the roots that extra boost. We’ve also increased our strip-till acreage by 500 acres."
“Ultimately, good nitrogen management is about adapting, both to your field’s characteristics and to the season’s unpredictability,” says Bill Long, Pioneer field agronomist.
Soybeans planted around April 20 achieved an average yield of more than 70 bushels per acre while those planted a month later yielded around 60 bushels per acre.
Move residue, debris and any vegetation from the soil surface at the sample site. Failing to do so may cause an incorrect (too high) organic matter measurement.
Smithville, Ga., strip-tiller Alex Harrell has raised the bar once again with a 218-bushel soybean yield, shattering his own 206-bushel record from 2023.
Thanks to advances in corn hybrid genetics, nitrogen stabilizers and crop protection products, corn-on-corn acres are a popular choice amongst farmers.
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Corn germination and emergence are optimal when soil temperatures are approximately 85-90 F. But to maximize yield, many farmers have to risk planting in cooler April weather.
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