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Recent heavy rains have left some fields with large areas of standing water. Corn can withstand a short period of standing water but situations where water stands for more than 4 days usually results in plant death. For more information… Read More
The mild winter and early spring has sped up the movement north of some migrating insects, like black cutworm. Black cutworm moths have been showing up in traps at very high rates throughout the Corn Belt for the past few… Read More
I have noticed a number of weedy fields that have corn emerging or that were just recently planted. The warm, dry weather earlier this spring may have limited the effectiveness of early pre-emergence herbicides or the cool, wet weather over the past few… Read More
The last few nights have reminded us that it is still early April and nighttime temperatures can easily drop below the freezing mark. The colder nights following the record warmth in March has generated concern among farmers about what effect… Read More
The recent concerns with western corn rootworm feeding on Bt hybrids has some farmers considering applying a soil insecticide at planting with their corn to help control corn rootworm. Since, soil insecticide use has decreased with the adoption of Bt corn it is… Read More
Last fall, dry soil conditions prevailed throughout the northern Corn Belt creating less than ideal conditions for fall tillage and anhydrous ammonia applications. The dry soil conditions resulted in a clumpy soil environment that didn’t always seal the ammonia into the… Read More
A common question among farmers this winter has been what management practices will help increase soybean yields on my farm? Many farmers feel like soybean yields have been stagnant the past few years or at least aren’t increasing as quickly… Read More
We would like to extend a thank you to Hernke Farms for hosting this years Hay Expo in early June, 2011 and for all of the people came through our booth.
Wet weather is slowing planting across the entire mid-west. As of last Monday 4-25-11, the USDA reported that only 10% of the Illinois corn crop was planted compared to 67% on the same date in 2010. Iowa is only 3%… Read More
You are not alone if you answered yes to this question. Looking at all of the options on the market, it’s easy to understand the confusion that exists today. Trelay has the solution! We have recently received approval for our… Read More