Agronomy

As the corn growing season transitions from cooler spring-like weather to the heat of summer it is not uncommon to see fields with scattered or multiple plants whose leaves appear twisted or wrapped. Read more from Hoegemeyer here, or contact us to learn more about managing twisted whorls in corn.

Learn more about making corn maturity switch decisions, including an article by Dr. Tom Hoegemeyer.

Read the latest from Hoegemeyer about less common corn ear rot, or contact us directly to learn tips on control and more.

Six factors (combined with weather) influence alfalfa stand winter survival. Read them here, or contact us directly at Hoegemeyer to learn more about robust alfalfa performance.

The conventional way of checking the condition of a stand — that counts must be based on live, healthy plants — does not count plants that have severely damaged roots or develop shoots of different lengths.

As you wait for the weather to cooperate, check over your seeding plans and see how they compare with some basic guidelines, as recommended by Warren Thompson, a national forage specialist.

In recent years more and more farmers have become aware of weeds that have become resistance to popular herbicide programs. As agricultural production continues to intensify farmers have increased their use of herbicides to manage weeds. In addition, farmers are relying more on continuous use of herbicides with similar modes of action (MOA) or even the same herbicide.

Gathering good yield information during harvest is important. Making accurate product comparisons with your own yields will help ensure that you can glean the most profitable results next year. Read about best practices here, or contact a Hoegemeyer DSM to learn more.