Articles tagged under: corn

Spoon Feed Nutrients to Stressed Plants

Published July 9, 2018

Many farmers planted into colder than average soil this year, which can often translate into early season stress. However, there are options to improve plant viability. Compass Minerals Plant Nutrition field representative Marissa Mann says a telltale sign in this…

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Managing Nitrogen in MN Corn Crop

Published July 6, 2018

Minnesota’s corn crop could be at risk for nitrogen loss with the recent flooding. University of Minnesota Associate Professor Daniel Kaiser says farmers need to determine if their crop will have enough nitrogen to get through to the end of…

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Managing for High Yield Corn

Published June 29, 2018

The all-time record corn yield is 542 bushels per acre. That is a long way from last year’s average yield nationwide of 177 bushels per acre. University of Illinois Professor of Plant Physiology Dr. Fred Below is advocating next-level management…

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With Enough GDU’s, the Corn Caught Up

Published June 28, 2018

The corn crop has taken off in that area north of Bagley, Minnesota. Robert Johnson, who farms at Clearbrook, had a slow start to the planting season. "We had a little struggle getting the crop in this spring because we…

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Don Wick Interview with Dr. Fred Below

Published June 26, 2018

RRFN's Don Wick interviews Fred Below.

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A Fast Growing Corn Crop

Published June 26, 2018

In southeastern North Dakota, most growers starting planting corn in early May. Since that time, the corn has enjoyed fast growth. CHS-Dakota Plains Ag assistant general manager Dan Olsen, who is based at Gwinner, North Dakota, appreciates the fast growth.…

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Feed the Corn for High Yield Success

Published June 25, 2018

The all-time record corn yield is 542 bushels per acre. With last year’s average yield nationwide of 177 bushels per acre, there is opportunity for growth. University of Illinois Professor of Plant Physiology Dr. Fred Below is advocating next-level management…

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Forecasts Come Ahead of Friday’s Acreage Report

Published June 25, 2018

Allendale is forecasting U.S. soybean acreage at 89.4 million acres and corn at 88.6 million. That compares to the March USDA Prospective Plantings Report estimate of 88 million acres for corn and 88.9 million acres for soybeans. Allendale expects spring…

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Changes in June Acreage Report “A Wild Card”

Published June 21, 2018

USDA will release its planted acreage report on June 30. According to market analysts, there could be an increase in planted acres for both corn and soybeans. However, Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grain Angie Setzer says changes in the…

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Uneven Corn Stands Reported

Published June 21, 2018

Crop conditions vary widely across the region. NorthStar Genetics regional sales manager Kyle Krump says the poorest stands are being seen in the early-planted corn in the southern Red River Valley, particularly in Wilkin County and southern Cass County. Those…

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