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Category: Corn Belt
Why You Should Plant Non-Bt Corn Refuge in the Southeastern U.S. Nov 23, 2022
Bt corn has been genetically modified to make insecticidal proteins that protect plants from caterpillars and some root-feeding beetles. In our region, growers pay an average of around $35 more […]
2023 MSU Short List of Suggested Corn Hybrids Nov 9, 2022
Mississippi State University annually conducts Corn for Grain Hybrid Trials which are an extremely valuable resource for you to help select corn hybrids for your farm – MAFES Corn Hybrid Trials. These hybrid […]
Plan For 2023 With Fall Fieldwork Nov 7, 2022
Take extra steps now to prep for planting The crop management decisions you make this fall will set you up for success or headaches next spring. As you finish harvest […]
K-State water extension specialist shares tools to aid farmers during drought Nov 3, 2022
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas agriculture has been impacted significantly by the drought conditions across the state, but Kansas State University water resources engineer Jonathan Aguilar said a web-based application can […]
Combine Fire Prevention Nov 1, 2022
Take steps to prevent combine fires Did you know Ohio ranks 4th in the nation for the number of reported combine fires? Other states leading the list include Minnesota (1st), Iowa (2nd), […]
Iowa: Tips on Field Mapping with Aerial Imagery Sep 9, 2021
As harvest starts to ramp up across Iowa, many people will be evaluating their crop scouting activities from 2021 and starting to make plans for 2022. In a previous article, […]
Illinois, Iowa, Texas: DTN View from the Cab Sep 9, 2021
DECATUR, Ill. (DTN) — Ryan Wieck typically starts his day tackling the toughest thing on the chore list. “Things never get better when I put them off. Unfortunately, it’s also […]
Minnesota: Fall 2021 soil testing considerations for the 2022 growing season Sep 8, 2021
On top of limiting the yield potential of crops, dry soils also have other important impacts which need to be considered when making nutrient management decisions for future years. Here […]
DTN: USDA Reports Preview Sep 8, 2021
On Friday, Sept. 10, USDA will release crop estimates of U.S. corn and soybeans, which also includes field data for the first time this year. National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) […]
Ag, Biofuels Oppose EPA on 2018 SREs Sep 8, 2021
LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) — Agriculture and biofuels groups on Tuesday asked a federal court to set deadlines for EPA to review 31 small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard for […]
