February 1, 2016

Reducing Corn Production Costs in 2016

Purdue Agronomists Bob Nielsen & Jim Camberato discuss research based fertilizer & seeding rate recommendations to reduce corn production costs with ag economists Michael Langemeier & Jim Mintert. Nitrogen, P & K recommendations are reviewed in addition to a discussion ​of corn seeding rates. Timing of fertilizer applications and application techniques are also discussed. Purdue Agronomy’s seeding rate recommendation publication referenced during the webinar is available here and Purdue Agronomy’s nitrogen rate recommendations referenced during the webinar are available here.

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