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Wrapped Tassels in Corn: Now What?
One of the more unusual issues showing up in Indiana corn fields this summer is “tassel wrapping”, a phenomenon where the uppermost...
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From Traditional N Management to Sensor-Based Decisions: What to Know Before Applying Nitrogen
Agriculture is in an era of transition, from traditional, uniform nitrogen (N) management toward more site-specific and digitally informed...
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Corn Plant Populations and the Potential for Reducing Seed Costs
Seed represents one of the largest variable input costs for Indiana corn growers—second only to fertilizer. As such, selecting the correct...
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Droopy Ears? – Understanding Premature Ear Drop in Corn
As corn advances through grain fill and approaches physiological maturity (black layer), one thing to watch for is premature ear declination or...
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Corn Harvest and the Importance of Watching for Ear Rots
As corn harvest approaches in Indiana, it is important to start monitoring and managing for the presence of ear rots. Ear rots can reduce corn...
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Making Sense of Grain Test Weight in Corn
Although yield is always at the forefront of many corn farmers and agronomists’ minds during harvest, another important discussion topic each...
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"Flattened" or "Root Lodged" Corn caused by Heavy Rain and Wind - Now What?
Recent storms and heavy rainfall brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl have crossed parts of Indiana this week and brought excessive winds...
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Potential Impacts of Heavy Rainfall and Recent Flooding on Corn Growth and Yield
In the last week, much of Indiana has received the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, with various locations receiving rainfall totals of 3-4+ inches of...
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"Corkscrewed" Mesocotyls: What Does it Mean?
As planting season begins and corn plants begins to emerge, a very important step to take each spring is to assess the emergence of the corn plants...
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Short-Stature Corn Hybrids: Next Evolution in U.S. Corn Production?
Lately, several prominent agricultural seed and genetic companies have started introducing novel corn hybrids characterized as...
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Understanding Black Layer Formation in Corn
The use of the term “black layer” is often a universal method among farmers and agronomists for determining when a corn plant has...
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Paying Attention to In-Season Nitrogen Timing is Important when following a Rye Cover Crop
Managing and maintaining a high-yielding corn crop following a cereal rye cover crop can often be a challenging task. Cereal rye hosts a large...
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Stalk and Ear Rots: The Importance of Identifying Them Now to Help with Harvest Decisions
It is now time to evaluate fields for any stalk or ear rot symptoms. This will aid in making assessments about field harvest order and if there is...
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Silk Emergence, Silk Length, and Missing "Butt" Kernels
The process of pollination is one of the most critical periods for grain yield determination in corn and successful pollination is largely...
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Top "Dieback" and Senescence Patterns in Corn
As corn plants progress through grain fill and approach maturity, plant leaves naturally begin to senesce or die. Leaf senescence is a naturally...
