See Part 2 of our corn seedling disease articles on soil-inhabiting disease organisms that attack corn seeds and seedlings that include Pythium, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Penicillium, Colletotrichum, Diplodia, and others. Each of these fungal genera includes multiple species capable of infecting corn that can differ in pathogenicity and environmental influences. Read more on these diseases you may encounter this spring.
A great ending has to start with a solid beginning. See what Mark Jeschke, Ph.D., Agronomy Manager, Corteva Agriscience says about what corn diseases may be in your fields.
The 2023 growing season was challenging, especially when it comes to corn and soybean weed control. You know too well that weeds are a top threat to corn and soybean yield potential — and the future of crop production. Take another moment to assess the tools that are available for developing an effective weed control program, starting with the strategic use of pre-emergent herbicides.
Late planting changes the growth cycle of corn, making it more susceptible to pests and diseases during critical growth stages. See the steps you can take to prevent pests in your fields.
AgVenture brand dealer and farmer Kelby Ross from Plains, Kansas, won the state title in the 2023 National Corn Growers (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest for achieving the highest corn yield in the Kansas no-till, irrigated land class. Read more on how he accomplished the win.
High yielding tactics we utilize as part of the Maximum Profit System™ include practices, details, and extra effort that create success stories for the growing season. No one hybrid, practice, fertilizer, or product is going to be a silver bullet; rather a management plan must come together for all the pieces to fit into your operations and to create your vision of success. Check out some tactics and practices you can use to push yields this upcoming growing season.
The AgVenture brand soybean line-up continues to show off better and better scores each year against Sudden Death Syndrome, Phytophthora Root Rot, Charcoal Rot and Brown Stem Rot.
See what Jeff Shaner, soybean product lead, says about how once-dominant Brown Stem Rot is becoming less of an issue for AgVenture customers.
The success of your crop largely depends on the precision with which you handle seed flow and singulation. This guide discusses the key factors affecting planting accuracy, the challenges of unpredictable spring weather, and action steps to ensure a successful corn planting season.
With advancements in corn hybrid genetics for excellent stress tolerance, farmers can plant corn at higher rates to achieve greater yields. The role of optimizing seed rates is important in maximizing corn yields. Don’t miss out on the factors you should weigh when determining seed population rates.
The latest class of AgVenture brand Enlist E3 soybeans features 33 new varieties with elite genetics, ranging from mid group 1 to mid group 6 maturities. Read more on the latest features of the impressive new class of soybeans for the 2024 planting season.
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