Tagged: spring
June 25th, 2024
When it rains, it pours—and that’s not always a bad thing after the dry spells we’ve had over the past few years. But now that it’s drying up in places, don’t forget how much rainfall we have experienced throughout this growing season. When soils are full of water, or as we say, at field…
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May 16th, 2024
Picture this: you’ve just finished a hearty meal, but you’re still hungry for more. You go back for seconds to get all the nutrients you need to feel satisfied. In many ways, side dressing nutrients for corn is like going back for seconds at the dinner table, providing a spoon feeding of a three course…
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April 8th, 2024
Do you know how the weather will shake out this spring? We don’t either, but numerous research studies have shown average U.S. corn yields increase with the addition of a starter fertilizer. Here in the Midwest we are very used to seeing all four seasons in one week, sometimes in one day– as an…
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April 4th, 2024
Dr. Jake said it best: “Soil sampling is about tracking where you’re going,” regardless of when or how you sample. Soil sampling procedures look different from farm to farm, and even field to field. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you consider spring sampling: Timing Matters Consistency is key. Depending…
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May 20th, 2020
Continual Safety and Service, Securing Seeds, Control Your Yields