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As we move from winter into spring and it starts to green up, getting out in the field again is always a great feeling. So far, the spring of 2019 has brought below average temperatures for the majority of February and March. Here are some items to watch out & consider as you begin spring planting 2019:
ReadAt the beginning of every growing season, we have hopes and goals in maximizing our yields. We spend countless hours conducting soil tests, working on fertilizer application maps, talking to our seed dealers to place “THE RIGHT SEED” on the correct field and creating Variable Rate Seeding maps.
ReadSeveral problems may surface when corn is planted into inadequate conditions. These problems can also cause a ripple effect long into the growing season.
ReadThe U.S. farmer now has access to two industry changing technologies: Qrome® for corn and Enlist E3™ for soybeans. Learn more:
ReadThis morning on the Chicago Board of Trade, corn traded for just over $3.70 per bushel. Compared to the last few years, this is a good price and might make you rethink your crop rotation.
ReadTest weight and grain quality have been a popular topic of discussion on social media lately. At Hoegemeyer, we take great discussions like this to heart and want to provide information on test weight in corn to use in your next discussion on this topic.
ReadThe Enlist E3 soybean trait technology gives you options to control weeds that you have never seen before.
ReadDriving through the county this fall, you might have seen a lot of fields where crop residue was baled. Baling crop residue can be a way to bring more income to the farm in lean years, but will it pay off in the long run? Let’s look at the pros and cons of baling residue to see if it is a fit for your farm.
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