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Added February 2019 Updated February 2019Chuck Schneider elected to serve as Indiana Crop Improvement Association President
JOHNSTON, IA – Chuck Schneider, Regional Business Development Manager for AgVenture, Inc. has been elected as the president of the Indiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA). Schneider has served in leadership roles with the ICIA during the past four years.
Agronomy Update North, February 2019 - Word
Added February 2019 Updated February 2019Agronomy Update North, February 2019 - PDF
Added February 2019 Updated February 2019Agronomy Update South, February 2019 - Word
Added February 2019 Updated February 2019Agronomy Update South, February 2019 - PDF
Added February 2019 Updated February 2019Fertilizer Use
According to the International Fertilizer Association (IFA), total annual fertilizer sales including nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, secondary nutrients, and micronutrient total $180 billion.
Deadlines Extended
Following the partial government shutdown, deadlines for several USDA Farm Service Agency programs have been extended to February 14th.
New Method for Yield and Grain Composition Estimation
A new study from University of Illinois may help improve U.S. total yield and grain composition prediction models by estimating total end-season yield by mid-season.
New Options for Soybean Cyst Nematode Resistance
Most soybean cyst nematode (SCN) resistant varieties have the same source of resistance, PI88788. While has provided two decades of resistance to SCN, these microscopic parasites are adapting and finding a way around its resistance.
Clear The Way
While residue prevents erosion and provides organic matter, it also holds moisture and prevents optimal drying and warming of the seedbed.
Soil Temperature Trends Important to Germination
Ideal stand establishment starts with placing the right seed into a well-prepared seedbed. The soil temperature in the seed zone is of critical importance to maximizing stand establishment. Soil temperatures at four inches deep do not always increase steadily with time.
Combat Soybean Yield losses Before They Start
Soybean growers who want to protect their crop from some of the biggest yield robbing culprits, Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and SCN have some outstanding protection options available according to A
Soybean Seed may Need Extra Protection
Seed treatments on soybeans, especially those containing a fungicide, may be of critical importance to stand establishment this year.
Prep the Planter
It starts with a clean and well-prepared planter. Take advantage of these chilly days of February to make sure your planter’s in top form. Consider these tips:
Considerations for Early Planted Corn
In this issue of Product / Technology Update, we look at the science behind some of the key factors corn seedlings face at emergence.
Farmer vs Winter: Winning Strategy for Battling Wind Chill
By Bethany Kroeze | Marketing & Communications Specialist
Enlist E3 Soybeans: Quick Facts & Application Guidelines
Added January 2019 Updated February 2019Crop Residue Impact on Soil Temperature
Crop residue in fields tends to hold excess water and can significantly lower soil temperature in the spring. Where excess residue is directly around newly planted seed, it may deprive developing seedlings of essential heat units necessary for rapid emergence.