All I can do is make comments as I try to understand our current weather conditions. Current weather conditions First, we feel that significant corn yield decreases will normally begin about May 10. Secondly, wait until the soil conditions are dry enough before attempting to plant. Third, last week from April 21-25, I recorded maximum…
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Today is April 15, which is tax day for most of us. Observations Yesterday, by mid-morning a light snow was falling. This morning, the air temperature was 34° F. Soil temperatures at 4 inches of depth were 32° F at 8:30 am. Recommendations Don’t rush your move to the fields to plant your corn. Normally, we would like…
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Observations On Monday, April 7, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. I measured soil temperatures at 4 inch depth in both corn and soybean ground. The previous crop soybean ground was 38° F while the previous crop corn ground was only 36° F. With air temperatures (minimum temperatures) approaching 30° F. several days in a row, I have not…
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Why should you try a stale seedbed planting this year? Reduces your expenses by not performing a secondary tillage operation. Allows you the opportunity to plant your crop earlier. Allows you to utilize available labor for planting. Less soil erosion since the soil isn’t tilled in the spring.
Methods for improving your nitrogen use (NUE) in corn. Employ multiple N application opportunities: Apply 20-to-50 lbs. N with the dribble banded P&K in the fall. Apply 20-to-30 lbs. N or more with your herbicides in the spring. Early spring, dribbled N on 15 inch centers may contain sulfur, zinc, boron, and nitrification inhibitors. This…
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In a recently published article in Fluid Journal, Vol. 22, No. 2, Issue 84, by Dr. Dale Leikam, he quite masterfully described why fluids should be utilized in our crop production systems. Five advantages for liquid Logistics: The organization, distribution, handling, and application of crop nutrients ease of handling—just pump it. Right Rate: Apply the…
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If you are considering starter fertilizer for your corn, study the attributes of our 6-24-6-.25Zn pop-up starter. Attributes of the 6-24-6-.25 Zn pop-up starter Fertilizer can be placed directly on the seed—low salt index. Use rate is 3-to-5 gallons/a, 33.6—56.1 lbs. product/a—low use rate. Meets the early nutritional needs for the plant. Crop insurance against…
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Are you ready for spring’s arrival on March 20, 2014? Have you done or scheduled the following? Started your tractors? Changed their oil and filters? Checked the hydraulic lines and hoses for your different applications? Checked tire pressure in all units? Checked your electrical connectors? Finalized your 2014 program—crops and acres. Developed your field maps…
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Pop-up liquid fertilizer is a great way to increase corn yields and reduce early stress on corn development. Pop-up starters at the 3-to-5 gallon rate/a allow nutrients to be placed directly on the seed. However, no sulfur should be included with a pop-up fertilizer. In a two year study at the Agronology 10 Research Center at Walcott,…
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What criteria could be utilized to select my soybean seed this year? Criteria The first and foremost criteria should be proven yield or yield potential. You need to understand the yield trial data where the crop is grown. Second, I want soybeans that have a strong defensive package for the diseases that are a problem on my…
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