Seeds for Success

How Stalk and Root Deterioration Can Affect Harvest Plans

Corn standability depends on a combination of plant quality, stalk strength, and root strength. Stalk lodging is the breakage of the stalk below the ear. Root lodging results from the root system’s inability to anchor the plant and keep it vertical, which causes the stalks to lodge.   Severe lodging is a widespread problem for corn […]

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Set the Stage for Success in 2025 with  the Best Yields & Tactics in 2024

Set the Stage for Success in 2025 with the Best Yields & Tactics in 2024

Harvest is just around the corner for many. It’s also the time to start setting the stage for success in the 2025 season. It starts by establishing priorities and a plan for going into harvest, managing residue, and understanding how what you do now through the fall will affect next year’s growing season.

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Northern Corn Leaf Blight

Northern Corn Leaf Blight

Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB) is a critical concern for corn growers, as it can severely impact crop health and yield under favorable conditions for the pathogen. The disease, driven by Exserohilum turcicum, thrives in warm, wet environments and can quickly spread if not controlled.

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