Risks and Benefits of Early Corn Planting
7 weeks 4 days ago
The current warm, dry weather pattern we are experiencing in the central Corn Belt is making it tough to decide if we should plant corn or wait on the calendar. Since none of us have a crystal ball, we have to make our best judgments whether to plant or wait. The key points...
Southern Region Crop Progress
27 weeks 1 day ago
2011 Corn Harvest has been somewhat long depending on where in Illinois and Missouri you may be located. As of Nov. 1, I would say corn is 95% done in the South half of Illinois and Missouri. Harvest started towards the end of August on early planted corn, and June planted corn is being finished...
Strategies for Growing Corn-after-Corn
30 weeks 6 days ago
Early yield reports have come in this fall indicate that corn after corn (CAC) may suffer from a “yield drag” similar to what has been witnessed over the past few growing seasons. Although there may be a yield penalty, the economics still need to play into which crop will make more...
Planting Progress and Crop Condition South Central, Southern Illinois and NE Missouri
50 weeks 6 days ago
An amazing amount of planting has been done in the few short days afforded us in this region to get the crop in this year. We are getting plenty of practice, as this is at least the 3rd year in a row that most farmers have had a tight planting schedule. Most farmers are done with corn. The...
"12 Best Practices" for High Yielding Soybeans
1 year 2 days ago
Growers continue to push the bar when it comes to high yielding soybeans. With new technologies, chemistry and management practices available, growers should target maximum yields for their conditions. Follow the 12 Best Practices for Soybeans and harvest big soybean yields!
Soybeans...
South Central Illinois and Missouri Harvest Summary
1 year 25 weeks ago
Early maturity, dry fall conditions and a corn crop that was often smaller than the past few years contributed to near record harvest progress. Field work is mostly completed with lots of work done to correct the compaction of the previous year’s wet harvest season. Drainage tile is short...
Diplodia Ear Rot
1 year 34 weeks ago
Diplodia ear rot is starting to make an unwelcome appearance again this year. Danny Himes, Luke Anderson and myself made one count of close to 5% damaged ears in the Windsor area of Shelby county IL. last week in a corn following soybean field. It is normally worse in a corn following corn...
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