Our fall L.E.A.D. Academy webinar provided answers for a question on the top of many farmers’ minds this time of year—what worked well, and how can we improve for next season? Watch Dr. Jake’s overview of his 2023 research plot results here, or read on to learn more about his conclusions.
The Importance of Phosphorus Ever wonder why some fields are impacted by drought more than others? It could be the result of low phosphorus levels in the soil. Phosphorus is a key contributor to plant and root development, along with nutrient uptake. From a technical standpoint, phosphorus is a fundamental element of a plant’s…
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A plant needs many nutrients to produce a good yield, but when it comes down to the basics, nitrogen is the lifeblood of your crops. This nutrient affects nearly every vital element of a plant’s life and structure. The Importance of Nitrogen To grow yields, a plant has to convert sugars into energy, and…
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Determining which hybrids and varieties are the best fit for your operation in the new year. Harvest is underway and NOW is the time to lock in your seed for 2024. Although there are a ton of good options for seed in 2024, here are five corn hybrids and soybean varieties we recommend you…
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Tar Spot. This seven letter word is causing headaches to many farmers across the nation. Tar Spot Disease has been on a non-stop track of multiplying since its first appearance in the corn belt back in 2015. Originating from South America, this disease is quite a ways from “home,” so what keeps it sticking…
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“What diseases should I be looking for this season? How can I prevent or treat them?” These are questions we commonly hear from customers this time of year. As we progress through the hot summer months, the threat of disease looms in fields. Kurt Maertens, technical agronomist at BASF, joined Dr. Jake Vossenkemper to…
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As drought conditions continue to affect much of the upper Midwest, row crop farmers are evaluating their corn and making nutrient decisions to prepare for this fall’s harvest. While the actions of Mother Nature are out of our control, there are positives to the current crop conditions that producers can manage throughout the summer months….
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Learn how to spot the difference between normal re-mobilization nitrogen deficiency and true nitrogen deficiency.
We are excited to bring the Armor 0711 hybrid to market in 2021. It has consistently exelled in several trials and has great standability.
Potassium deficiency in corn not only reduces grain count, but also cases root and stalk lodging.