The first day of Corn College is done and 250 plus growers left the Heyworth, Illinois site a little more knowledgeable and a lot more exhausted! More farmers from Iowa were there than any other state - followed by Illinois and Ohio.  One farmer flew into the site on his own plane.  And another rode [...]

When observing winter wheat planted after glyphosate and roundup resistent soybean stubble, some growers are noticing uneven patches as the wheat begins spring growth. This same uneven growth is also appearing when non-glyphostate resistant soybeans are planted behind corn that is glyphosate resistent.  The production of crops is too expensive to tolerate this uneven growth [...]

An Iowa farmer in 2006 had the wrong sprocket on his corn planter and accidentally planted 20 acres at 41,000 plants per acre, which exceeded his normal 30,000-ppa rate.  This farmer reported his yield monitor swinging up to 35 to 40 bushels more when he went over that part of the field! Sometimes, accidents spur [...]

As the hot topic of global warming continues to be discussed, it offers us a chance to reflect on the influence that carbon dioxide may have on crop yields.   Studies done by Cornell University in 1959 and 1960 reported the carbon dioxide concentration in the air as 330ppm.  Dr. John Hesketh also found that when [...]

When making decisions for next season’s crop, many factors are assessed and considered to achieve higher yields. Some people recommend introducing new seed genetics and others say to stick with your current hybrids. What do you think? Is it worth trying something new or would you maintain the current genetics being planted in efforts [...]

Cantaloupe grower Steve Sumner in Omega, Georgia has experienced some excellent results by applying Flower Power on his 4,000 acre farm.

Every grower knows that higher seeding rates can give greater yields—-if there is not too much stress between the plants where higher plant populations exist. 
 Research shows that Bio-Forge  will relieve the inter-plant stresses during stress conditions.  It is under such conditions, that Bio-Forge will give the highest percentage yield increase over the control.
Corn:  Plant [...]