Data from our third field trial comes in from central Illinois comparing fungicide applied by 360 UNDERCOVER versus no fungicide treatment. In this trial, Priaxor? was applied via 360 UNDERCOVER at the V12 growth stage. Weighed checks showed a 25 bu/A advantage for Priaxor applied with 360 UNDERCOVER. The application stopped disease before it could…
There were many times during the 2015 growing season that many farmers in the Midwest and Ontario were tempted to trade their four-wheel drive tractors for rowboats. There’s no question 2015 graced us with historical rainfall records, but don’t be fooled by this dry harvest. The heavy rainfall left its mark in our soils, and…
This year at our field day, Proving Grounds 2015, I shared practical lessons learned in my team’s quest for 400 bushels per acre. A lot went right and some things went wrong but the journey helped us better understand how we can capture as much yield as possible. During the opening session, I discussed many…
The El Nino year of 2015 has created challenging conditions for agronomic management to the Midwest. El Nino years bring cool and wet conditions to the Midwest, which mean trouble for soybean growers. White mold is a fungus that thrives in these types of conditions and infects the plant in the reproductive stages. Entry sites…
We all strive for higher yields. Year after year, farmers explore new hybrids, new fungicides, new equipment, and so on in the search of more yield and more profit. But, how do you evaluate those variables and make a decision on what to implement on your farm? Company and university trials often are abundant but…
The nutrient needs of corn continue to evolve, especially as modern corn hybrids and agronomic practices advance. There are a lot of factors that play a role in the nutrient needs of plants, nutrient availability and plant uptake, and nutrient utilization throughout the season. In this blog post, we’ll explore those factors, the variables at…
Spring is upon us – trees are budding, flowers are blooming and you’re itching to get in the fields. Before planting gets into full swing, here are four tips for a successful start to the 2015 growing season. 1. Complete equipment calibration Before getting into the fields, complete all necessary equipment checks. Make sure your…
The 2014 soybean harvest season hasn’t been very cooperative to say the least. Most of the Midwest is experiencing wet conditions, yet – in terms of development – the USDA is calling this crop average. On October 7th, 83% of the soybeans were dropping leaves, just 1% behind the normal pace. Still, harvest remains slow,…
