Prior to working with the UNL TAPS farm management program (Testing Ag Performance Solutions), I had not fully understood the economic impact that the seed selection decision potentially has on farm profitability.

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.

Consider hybrid maturity, yield and quality, and agronomic traits when selecting corn hybrids for silage.

Little Engine Ventures and Spectrum Seed Solutions announced they've closed on an asset purchase of Spectrum for an undisclosed sum of cash.

Choosing the right corn hybrid to plant for silage can be tricky. We know what to look for when choosing corn hybrids for grain &mash; yield, standability, maturity and pest resistance — but what should we look for in silage?

As the 2014 corn crop heads down the “home stretch” toward physiological maturity and harvest, here are a few items you may want to add to your “honey do” list.