Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) should be top of mind as farmers make 2025 input decisions. SCN is in the top 5 when it comes to consistent soybean yield robbers. Those bushels are often silently lost and can rob up to 30% of our yield without even showing visual symptoms. Lighter soils often show visual symptoms…
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People always want the best of both worlds – and good heavy test weight with a fast die/fast drydown product is no exception to those wants! As you combine your fields this fall and evaluate your hybrid selection from 2024 we hope these tips below will help you select the best hybrids for your…
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Margins look to be tight for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025. Farmers are resilient and know when prices are what they are – we have to control the input costs. Here are a few tips for fertilizer placement – based on science – to help you make good decisions through tight times.
White Mold is one of those diseases we plan for, but we never really know if we will have it until it’s here. It has been a significant concern for farmers over the years, and rightfully so, because of how devastating it can be to the crop yield. This disease is very different from other…
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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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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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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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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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Getting the small things right can make a big difference—especially when it comes to crop nutrition. Zinc needs for corn are relatively small, but given the right environment and nutrient blends, it can add significant yield benefits. Read on to learn more about this essential nutrient. The Importance of Zinc Zinc is an essential…
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Looking for something to help make winter go by a little faster? How about taking a few hours to absorb the experience, knowledge and intellect of experts in the field – to get the most into and out of your fields. Join the Liqui-Grow team of experts and some of our highly regarded colleagues in…
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