Manganese deficiency, courtesy of Purdue University. Although much of the attention for tissue testing is focused on corn, soybeans can also benefit from proactive tissue testing. Soil tests are excellent measures for primary and secondary nutrients and are still the best way to understand fertility and make decisions about soil-applied nutrients. When it comes to…
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Roller Coaster Corn: Not a Fun Ride
As many cornfields transition away from the seedling stage they might start to show uneven growth patterns and become very erratic in appearance. This phenomenon has been referred to as the ‘ugly’ or ‘roller coaster’ stage of corn growth. What causes many fields to exhibit this variable growth or color pattern during this time? The…