Corn

Get agronomy advice on corn from planting through harvest to maximize corn yields. Learn about the latest corn technology, including hybrids, traits, and seed treatments.

Should You Keep the Corn and Soybean Seeds You Have?

For corn planting, June 1 is the magic date you may need to consider alternative maturities. Soybean farmers have a little more time yet.

Young corn plants in north central Kansas.

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Weigh Corn Replant Decisions With Costs, Yield Potential

Poor stands from earlier planted corn become more acceptable the later we get in the planting season.

A sketchy corn stand looks better vs. replanting as the growing season progresses.

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#Plant19 Still Has a Long Way to Go

U.S. corn planting is just 58% complete – a gain of only 9% in the last week.

Young corn plants in north central Kansas.

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Machinery Insider

Buying and Selling Used Farm Equipment

By Machinery Insider

Like used cars, there is a healthy market for used farm machinery. If you are looking to buy or sell, here are some basics you should know.

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Successful Farming TV Show

Farmer-Made Drill Bit Carousel

By Successful Farming TV Show

On All Around the Farm, the crew heads to Roger Johnson’s farm to see his drill bit carousel. This carousel makes quick-access to a variety of bits.

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Women in Agriculture

How to Raise a Farm Family in the City

By Women in Agriculture

When my husband and I found out we were expecting a baby, a troubling thought struck me: How am I supposed to raise my child without living on a farm?

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Predicting Corn Quality With Weather

A new study shows weather during three key growth stages of corn can predict grain quality and yield months before harvest.

ear of field corn

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Patience is Painful, But Still Best Bet for #CornPlant19

A painful wait to plant corn prompts concerns about yield potential and hybrid selection.

Young corn plants in north central Kansas.

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Maximizing Sweet Corn

Get your sweet corn crop off to a good start. Have a strategic plan to overcome diseases, and maximize growth from seed to harvest.

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Agronomy Tip: Evaluate Field Temps before Planting

Depending on your field qualities, soil temperatures will vary and impact your planting plan.

A no-till corn field.

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Agronomy Tip: Checklist for Planting

Late planting may mean you are in a rush, but if you follow a simple checklist, it could make all the difference between efficiencies and mistakes.

A man and a woman going over paperwork in the field.

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Agronomy Tip: Scout for Compaction Issues

Scout your fields to find areas of compaction and make a plan for mitigation.

A farmer examines emerging corn.

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