BROOKINGS, S.D. - Planting depth is one of many factors growers need to consider when planting a corn crop, explained David Karki, Ph.D.,SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist. "A common principle ...

Studies conducted by Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie show any hybrid’s yield can vary by 6 bu. to 12 bu. per thousand ears, depending on your management practices. One of the key ones is the ...

Nebraska farmer Jesse Williams demonstrates how careful planter adjustments across different soil types can significantly improve crop stands and profits.

You want maximum yields this year, so that means more plants in the ground, right? As with most questions related to crop production, that depends. Several factors can influence the yield response of ...

During a Strategic Farming webinar hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension on March 25, Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension corn agronomist, offered numerous considerations for the ...

While planter prep is key to setting your corn stands up for success, management decisions at planting also play a role in picket fence stands.

Linamar. has filed a patent for a method to enhance crop yields by adjusting seed depth and seed-fertilizer separation based on soil conditions. The method involves using specific furrow openers to ...

No-till planting of sweet corn into a killed winter rye cover crop has the potential to provide soil health benefits such as reduced compaction, improved soil water holding capacity, reduced ...