There’s an old adage that rain makes grain. But according to a report from Mark Oppold, that may not be true for this year’s corn crop.
USDA Expects Increase in Corn Production
USDA is estimating higher corn production totals. Stephanie Ho has the details. USDA Expects Increase in Corn Production
NCGA 2018 Yield Contest Online Entry Now Open
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is inviting farmers to register early for the organization’s National Corn Yield Contest. As farmers are in the fields planting corn, an early registration offers entry fee savings. The Association says that until June 29, fees will be reduced to $75. Entry will remain open at the full rate of $110 through July 31. …
Maximizing Yield While Not Adding Costs
In corn, yield is still king, but how can producers get more bang for their buck? At the recent NC Commodities Conference, North Carolina State Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Ron Heiniger shared four keys to multiplying corn yields without adding costs. Dr. Heiniger’s first point was proper placement of fertilizers and nutrients around the plant. Placement He adds there’s another …
Ethanol Report on 2017 Production
Ethanol production averaged over a million barrels per day for 44 out of 52 weeks in 2017, which means another record year for the industry. And despite a very average growing season, corn yield for 2017 is estimated at a record high 176.6 bushels per acre, and production was only down four percent because farmers planted less acres. AgWired’s Cindy …
Alabama Farmer has First Place State Corn Yield
Two DEKALB farmers from Alabama had first place state wins in the 2016 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) national corn yield contest. One of those is Nick McMichen of Centre, Alabama, who had a first place state yield in the No-Till/Strip Till Irrigated category.
World’s Best
Everett Griner talks about the world’s best farmer in today’s Agri View.