Kernel News - Early Season

Kernel News - Early Season

Corn Root Damage Caused by Fertilizer — 26 June 2023

Many farmers in Indiana utilize starter fertilizer applications, specifically applied through the planter and in close proximity to the seed, which...

The Process of Emergence in Corn — 26 May 2023

Once the corn seed is planted, the waiting game for the first corn plants to emerge begins, which also means assessing (or worrying) if any issues...

The Corn Mesocotyl and Assessing Abnormal Growth — 26 May 2023

As a young agronomist, one of the first things I learned was that when assessing corn emergence and stand establishment following planting, is that...

How Deep Should Corn Be Planted? — 20 December 2022

During the heat of planting, one thing that often can be forgotten is thoroughly checking and understanding two items, 1) what seed depth am I...

When is the Best Time to Plant Corn? — 04 May 2022

As spring approaches and farmers and agronomists begin to get anxious as corn planting approaches, the question that often arrives each year is...

Sidewall Compaction: Why is it Important and How to Avoid it at Planting? — 07 January 2022

As planting dates continue to get pushed earlier and spring weather conditions become more variable, the chance that corn is planted into less than...

Corn Planting Considerations for 2022 — 29 November 2021

The key to maximizing corn yield is largely driven by minimizing the impact of potential yield-limiting factors during the growing season.

It’s Not Easy Being Green. The Many Colors of Early Season Corn — 03 June 2021

Over the last couple weeks in central Indiana, average air temperatures have increased by 28% to an average of 78 degrees Fahrenheit and then again...