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.

New tech coming in seed traits

Herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant traits have their challenges, but new technology is coming to supplement them.
Victor Habbick illustration of corn and DNA
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Cycle of savings

Understanding how nitrogen behaves can help you manage this valuable input better. Do a simple nitrogen math equation.
Young corn roots in the soil in a farmer's hands
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No volunteers needed here

The derecho damaged stalks that dropped ears and kernels may lead to volunteer corn problems in 2021.
Young volunteer corn in soybeans
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Successful Marketing

Three commodities to watch in December

By Successful Marketing
These commodities are either undervalued, building a base of stronger demand, potentially facing reduced supply, or experiencing a combination of all the above.
A $10 bill in a corn ear.
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Figuring Corn Seeds Per Acre

Corn farmers are pushing the envelope, planting an increasing number of seeds per-acre. However, more is not always better.
Tractor and corn planter in field
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All about adjuvants

Spray tank components play a valuable role in optimizing herbicide performance.
Spraying soybeans
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Dry corn with ground heat

Who says you have to dry corn the same way as everyone else? Jodi Henke talks with Eric Jellum about his ingenuity and money-saving process of drying corn using a natural resource - heat from the ground.
one full cob of field corn ready for harvest
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Tip of the Day

Keep Mice Out of Your UTV or ATV Seat

mice gate Mice love to crawl in the hole under a UTV or ATV seat, chew out a section of foam, and make a nice little home. So I took some small... read more

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