by Chris Adams | Apr 23, 2024 | Agronomy
As of late-April, here in Benton County, Iowa, we are in a rainy pattern that may push planting closer to May 1. I understand the eagerness to get in the fields, but rest assured, planting by mid-May is still within an optimal window for good stands and yields....
by Chris Adams | May 8, 2020 | Agronomy, Planting
Farmers capitalized on ideal planting conditions early this spring, and as a result many corn and soybean fields have emerged or are close to emerging. Forecasted overnight lows over the next few days may be a concern in some fields. Here are some points to remember...
by Chris Adams | Apr 15, 2020 | Agronomy, Planting
A number of corn and soybean acres were planted in NuTech’s central and southern footprint before this current 4-5-day cold snap. Soil temperatures along I-80 in central Iowa dropped from 54°F on April 7th to 43°F a week later and will likely drop a couple more...
by Chris Adams | Feb 20, 2020 | Agronomy
We’ve observed many instances of heavy corn earworm infestations over the last few years throughout NuTech Seed’s footprint. Corn earworm are a migratory pest that overwinter in warmer areas in the southern states. Overwintering mortality rates may likely be less...
by Chris Adams | Jan 21, 2020 | Agronomy
Record numbers of acres went to preventative planting after the challenging spring of 2019, and fallow syndrome is a concern if nothing was grown on these acres. The following is a description of fallow syndrome by the University of Minnesota Extension, “When there’s...
