This is a great Youtube video about today’s farm input decisions. Huge thanks to Bob Nielsen for publishing this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2F8qhMzwx8
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CORN RESPONSE TO SULFER
HERE IS AN EXCELLENT SULFER RESEARCH VIDEO JUST OUT FROM PURDUE What We Know & What We Don’t Know About Corn Response to Sulfur in Indiana
NITROGEN RATE CALCULATOR
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
COLD WEATHER CORN PLANTING
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
EVERYTHING IN MODERATION WHEN APPLYING POTASH
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
SECRETS TO GROWING 300+ BUSHEL CORN
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
NEW NITROGEN AND FERTILIZER RECS FROM UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
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
FINE TUNE YOUR FERTILIZER INPUTS TO INCREASE PROFITS
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
SHOULD I APPLY A FUNGICIDE TO MY CORN ACRES?
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
EARLY SEASON HAIL DAMAGE-HOW MUCH DAMAGE?
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