The Farmer in All of Us Recently Published
Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, the Ram Truck brand is launching a new photography book with National Geographic titled, The Farmer in All of Us: An American Portrait....
Case IH has announced new draper headers and corn headers. The products are backed by intense testing in the lab and on customers’ farms. They’re designed to operate at higher speeds, cover more acres in a day, produce maximum...
Consider weed species, rotational crops and cost per acre in putting together a weed management plan for field corn.
By Dr. Eric P. Prostko
One of the most important aspects of field corn production is weed management. Uncontrolled weeds not only...
By Mark Welch
Editor’s Note: Mark Welch is a Texas AgriLife Extension Economist. Opinions and recommendations expressed are solely those of the author and are intended for educational purposes only. Texas AgriLife Extension Service assumes no liability.
USDA reported another week...
Zidua Herbicide Receives Federal Registration
Corn growers battling tough-to-control, small-seeded broadleaf weeds and grasses will have a powerful new tool, as BASF announces the federal registration of Zidua herbicide. Future registrations for use in soybean and wheat are anticipated in...
Accurately assessing soil moisture affects water management decisions
By Dr. Erick Larson
Last year, dry early season conditions prompted much conversation about the proper time to initiate irrigation for corn. This scenario usually generates a lot more anxiety than necessary because...
Editor’s note: From the early planning stages through the end of the growing season, many factors influence the final yield numbers at harvest time. At right are three “kick-off” tips from the LSU AgCenter to help Louisiana producers realize...
By Carroll Smith
Editor
When corn prices shot up in 2007, farmers across the South were anxious to join the Gold Rush. Corn acres increased from 1,920,000 in 2006 to 4,035,000 in 2007. In November of 2007, we published our first...
By Carroll Smith
Willis Durden “Dan” McGeary left Mississippi to follow his dream of becoming a pilot, but he never forgot his connection to his home state or his alma mater, Mississippi State University.
The last surviving member of a prominent...
By Carroll Smith
To give corn the ability to maximize yield, you have to think about the seed you’re going to plant before it ever goes into the ground. With this in mind, more farmers who are planting corn in...
An effective fertility program is key to achieving yield goals.
By David Wright
Liming increases bacterial activity that breaks down soil organic matter to make soil nitrogen and other nutrients more available to the crop.
A good fertility program should be based...
Southern Lineup For 2013
This section reflects a partial listing of corn hybrids suited
for the Southern growing region. For additional offerings, contact your local seed representative.
AgVenture Midsouth
Dulaney Seed
RL8899YHB™ (115 RM)
• Optimum® Intrasect® insect protection
• High yield potential
• Good GLS and...
Timely Tips For 2013
Southern Hybrid Selection
By Carroll Smith
Editor
A successful Southern corn crop starts with the seed you plant. With that in mind, it’s important to put a lot of thought into hybrid selection for the upcoming growing season. Following...
Fertility treatment options and hybrid testing program benefit corn producers
By Rick Mascagni
Editor’s Note: Mark Welch, Texas AgriLife Extension Economist, is based in College Station, Texas. The opinions and recommendations expressed are solely those of the author and are intended...
Use multiple sites of action to manage/prevent development of herbicide-resistant weeds.
As the spread of resistant weeds continues, the term “site of action” is becoming a factor in managing resistance. It is imperative that growers understand herbicide site of action...
