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...
Editor’s Note: Reports in this month’s Corn South are from Mark Welch, Texas AgriLife Extension economist, and Scott Stiles, agriculture Extension economist with the University of Arkansas. The opinions and recommendations expressed are solely those of the authors and...
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...
Editor's Note: Mark Welch is a Texas AgriLife Extension economist. Nathan Smith is an agriculture Extension economist with the University of Georgia. The opinions and recommendations expressed are solely those of the authors and are intended for educational purposes...
You might say that writing about Southern row crops is what I am all about. After growing up on a farm and being really into FFA in high school, I went to college at the University of Florida and majored in Agronomy and Agriculture Communications. What I do combines these two subjects perfectly, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my career choice.
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...
Soil preparation and precise planting are keys to optimizing corn yield potential. The University of Georgia (UGA) and University of Arkansas (U of A) Cooperative Extension Services offer the following insight into helping Southern farmers achieve this goal.
Soil Management...
By Bruce Schultz
Because corn weed control starts with clean fields, LSU AgCenter weed scientist Daniel Stephenson is advising Louisiana corn farmers to take a proactive approach to controlling weeds.
First, a burndown of weeds should be done four to six...
Mark Welch is a well-respected Texas AgriLife Extension Economist who publishes the “Feed Grain Market Outlook.”
Following are highlights from Jan. 13, 2014:
“On Jan. 10, 2014, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reported a decrease in corn supply and an...
I’ve always been intrigued by quotes that contain the words “dawn” and “dusk.” Just a personal quirk, I suppose. I lean more toward dawn, with its promise of a new beginning, although dusk does not necessarily signify the beginning...
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 estimates that the...
Yield goals, soil fertility levels and cropping systems dictate fertility requirements.
According to the Mississippi State University Extension Service, “Adequate soil fertility is a must for good corn production. Fertility requirements depend on yield goals, soil fertility levels and cropping...
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...
