Farmers today are experiencing more 4 in. rainfall events during the growing season than ever before. In fact, there has been a 50% increase in heavy rainfall events in the last half century. Throughout the last few days, many areas of the U.S. have experienced large rainfall events (up to 3 to 4 in.) and…
We all strive for higher yields. Year after year, farmers explore new hybrids, new fungicides, new equipment, and so on in the search of more yield and more profit. But, how do you evaluate those variables and make a decision on what to implement on your farm? Company and university trials often are abundant but…
There are many variables that play a role in nitrogen management. Placement is sometimes overlooked – mainly because for years there hasn’t been many choices in application methods – with a limited window of application. Where N is applied within the row is important Traditional sidedress methods apply N in the middle of the crop…
As snow melts and temperatures rise, we start focusing on getting into the field. When it comes to your 2015 nitrogen (N) plan, we should begin with the end in mind – minimizing plant stress by managing nutrients as best as possible. We want to ensure we’re feeding the crop the right amount of N…
How much nitrogen does it take to produce 200 bushels of corn per acre? That’s a very common question with multiple answers. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nitrogen management. And not every corn crop needs the same amount of N to produce 200 plus bushels per acre. The reality is that an effective nitrogen…
