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…
While 2015 will rightly be remembered as the year when supplemental nitrogen applications paid huge dividends in much of the Corn Belt, post-planting applications of sulfur often returned strong results for growers as well. The question many are asking is why do we need to add sulfur when it hasn’t been a problem for years?…
The results are in. In 2015, 360 Yield Center collected data from over 100 field trials across the Corn Belt to test 360 Yield Center products against traditional nutrient management practices. Previously on the blog, we’ve shared five trials as a preview to our 2015 Yield Book. Now, you can have access to our full…
The precipitation map tells the story of 2015 growing season. From flooding rains, low nitrate levels, lack of oxygen and yellow, stunted corn to to areas that had almost ideal weather patterns and record yields. It is a year that most of us, regardless where we farm, won’t forget anytime soon. The Regional Agronomy Managers…
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…
