Agronomy
Our agronomists are focused solely in the Western Corn Belt, taking the latest research and plot data and converting it to your success. Local focus means we can pinpoint the right varieties and strongest performers for your unique challenges and soil conditions. That's how we build trust that goes on for generations.
Choosing a corn planting date, among several other factors, is an important management practice for increasing corn yield potential. Hoegemeyer can help you plan for the best.
ReadThe replant decision is a tough call. Read the latest from Hoegemeyer on factors to consider in this decision, or contact us to learn more about corn replanting and maintaining your best yields.
ReadRead the latest from Hoegemeyer on stress emergence in corn, or contact us directly to learn more. Growers have long recognized the importance of early planting to maximize corn yield potential. The emerging seedling can experience significant stress levels if early planting is followed by cold, wet weather. As planting dates have moved earlier, the potential for cold soil at planting and cold, wet weather after planting has increased.
ReadMany of us agree that soybeans are normally over planted and that we have a high percentage of more plants in the field than what we need for maximum yield. Read here about skips in your soybeans, management and best practices, or contact Hoegemeyer directly to learn more.
ReadWhen selecting hybrids for your farming operation, you must assess your farming operation's strengths and weaknesses in order for you to properly evaluate hybrids. Hoegemeyer can help you pinpoint what works best for your unique conditions. Contact us to learn more about selecting the right corn hybrids for your fields.
ReadCorn ears have tipped back more than normal in a large number of fields and seed brands across the corn belt this year. Learn more about causes and approaches you can use.
ReadRead the latest from Hoegemeyer on winter annual weeds and no-till farming, or contact us to learn more. Annual weeds' job is to produce seed so that the species will continue on next year, everything else is secondary. Unlike summer annual weeds such as foxtail or velvet leaf which typically germinate and produce seed within a summer growing season, winter annuals actually germinate in the fall and begin growing before winter.
ReadExcellent planting accuracy and stands can be achieved using all seed sizes with appropriate planter adjustments and calibration. Read our plantability guidelines and management tips here, or contact us at Hoegemeyer directly to learn more about optimizing planter performance.
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