With a possibility of high corn prices coupled with higher input costs, now is a great time to look at proven data for nitrogen needs. The following calculator is from Iowa State. http://cnrc.agron.iastate.edu/nRate.aspx

A great article by Jeff Morey-our local team agronomist-to help with cold weather planting decisions https://www.lgseeds.com/blog/corn-planting-when’s-the-right-time

Here is a new article published by Jim Camberato (jcambera@purdue.edu) and Shaun Casteel (scasteel@purdue.edu) Purdue Unitversity. Worth the read: https://ag.purdue.edu/agry/extension/SiteAssets/soilfertilityassets/Everything%20in%20Moderation%2  

Here is a fantastic corn grower event published by R.L. (Bob) Nielsen-a professor from Purdue University. First of 3 segments:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Lk7Bf0qUc&feature=youtu.be

Excellent information to keep our soils running at peak efficiency https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2020/11/highlights-from-minnesotas-updated-corn.html

Here is an excellent article just posted by University of Illinois Researchers-Gary Schnitkey, Sarah Sellars, and Laura Gentry Reposted by R.L.(Bob) Nielsen of Purdue University Agronomy   Proven-Scientific data saving you $5 to $9 per acre. That’ll buy a lot of groceries!! https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/08/cutting-fertilizer-rates-to-save-costs.html

It may be a hard decision right now when and if to apply fungicides. Here is a recent LG article for your review. Those of you with a cropping plan that includes designated fields to apply fungicides should stay with your plan-PROTECT YIELD!! https://www.lgseeds.com/blog/agronomy-blog/2020/07/16/fungicide—when-should-it-be-applied

HERE IS AN EXCELLENT ARTICLE TO HELP YOU FIGURE OUT YOUR HAIL DAMAGE AT THESE EARLIER CROP STAGES. https://www.lgseeds.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/tech-523—early-season-hail-damaged-corn.pdf?sfvrsn=a9024824_0

https://www.lgseeds.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/tech-506–early-burndown-applications-for-soybeans.pdf?sfvrsn=110abe69_0  

https://wapo.st/corona-simulator This link is courtesy of R.L. Bob Nielsen Extension Corn Specialist & Professor of Agronomy–Agronomy Dept @ Purdue University Really puts it all in perspective.