When manure is analyzed to determine which nutrients are present and in what amounts, this information, combined with a recent soil analysis, can tell you how much manure should be supplied to meet your crop’s nutritional needs, notes an Ohio State University soil scientist.
A synthetic chemical that mimics a naturally-produced stress hormone in plants to help them cope with drought conditions is accelerating research into new drought-tolerant crops.
A continuation of high temperatures will promote rapid grain drydown and the potential for an early harvest. This suggests you may want to start estimating grain yields in your fields prior to harvest in order to help with marketing and harvest plans.
With corn silage harvest right around the corner, timing is everything when it comes to ensuring that you get a nutritious feed product for your cattle.
Agronomy News
DeKalb Field Day Photos
Our field day on September 1st was a success. Here are some photos from the event.
Thanks to everyone that came out.
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Good Yields on DeKalb Corn We have seen some good yields and most growers are having a lower moisture earlier so they can get the
corn out of the field and in the elevator. View test plot data at www.monsantoperformance.com.
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