Planning for 2018
As you study field notes from last season and prepare for corn planting in 2018, the following information on burndown, nematodes and root limiting soil conditions may also be beneficial in maximizing crop potential.
Burndown Considerations
When burning down...
Corn South presents a partial listing of corn hybrids suited for the Southern growing region. For a more complete listing, contact your seed representative.
DEKALB
DKC62-08 brand (112 RM)
• Versatile with top-end yield potential
• Very good stalks, roots and drought tolerance
•...
Stored grains can be heavily damaged by insects if they are not properly conditioned and protected. Small grains, including wheat, are harvested in spring and stored through the hottest and most humid months of the year.
Reducing the likelihood of...
As fields begin to dry and the extended forecast predicts better conditions for weed management strategies, burndown applications will be going out. Research has shown that burndown applications need to be applied four to six weeks prior to planting...
Editor’s Note: Reports in this month’s Corn South Market Outlook are from Mark Welch, Texas AgriLife Extension economist, with Regional agronomist, Brandon A. Dillard, of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, offering four points to help producers increase efficiency and...
For 2015, work to protect yields and find ways to be strategic.
How will 2014 shape the 2015 season, and why was there such a price drop for corn this year? The truth is that prices were unusually high from...
Soil fertility levels, yield goals, weather and placement all play a part in nutrient uptake.
Producers understand the judicious use of fertilizer. Too much or too little can have catastrophic effects on the crop and on the wallet as well....
Xanthion In-furrow Fungicide
Xanthion In-furrow fungicide from BASF will provide corn growers with an additional tool to protect their seed investment and maximize yield potential in the 2015 season.
“A new tool to help growers start their season off strong, this...
AgVenture Midsouth Dulaney Seed
RL6991HB (106 RM)
Good standability throughout the season with superb roots
Great drought tolerance combined with excellent heat tolerance
Herculex I Insect Protection with impressive yield potential
Great early option for South with two years of performance history
R7844 (110 RM)
Adapted...
Last year, in some cases, corn that was harvested in Mississippi was what could generally be considered high-moisture corn. Some farmers received a premium by harvesting high-moisture corn and taking it straight to the elevator.
However, managing high-moisture corn...
