June 30, 2016
On June 21st the FAA released their Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rule. This is the framework for utilizing drones in commercial operations. The […]
May 26, 2016
Protecting yield potential is a season-long responsibility, and scouting fields is a big part of this responsibility. Each stage of the growing season has its own […]
May 4, 2016
I travel our tri-state region a lot. In my travels last summer, I’ve got to tell you, I saw too many weed escapes. If we’re going […]
April 28, 2016
As we get back to planting corn after a cool, wet spell, have you thought about planting depth? Ideal planting depth is 1½”–2” for corn, and […]
April 19, 2016
As planters hit the fields, farmers want to get the crop in the ground as fast as they can. But this isn’t a race of who […]
April 12, 2016
“Raise more bushels to overcome low prices.” I’ve heard that phrase a lot over the winter, and may have even uttered those words myself. So, how […]
March 23, 2016
I’m frequently asked for my opinion on seed treatments in soybeans. My answer is “use them”. But which ones? Using any seed treatment is better than […]
January 7, 2016
Seed decision-making season is in full swing. With an overwhelming amount of data available at the click of your mouse, it can be difficult to know […]
November 10, 2015
Purchasing seed is one of the biggest and most difficult of your input cost decisions. How can you make that decision easier and more beneficial for […]
September 16, 2015
It’s September, the beginning of the best time of the year, if you ask me. September brings harvest, hunting, and football season – and who doesn’t […]
June 30, 2015
The assembly line in a factory operates efficiently only when it has the right supplies at the right time. If inputs run out, production may halt. […]
June 18, 2015
With planting season wrapped up, we’ve moved into scouting season. Hopefully you have been out walking your corn fields to evaluate your stands. At a distance, […]