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CORN MANAGEMENT Modern corn hybrids are selected and bred to perform even under high-stress conditions. Maximizing the quality of the environment the hybrid is planted in and minimizing yield-robbing stresses creates a successful year. You can’t control the weather, but beyond that, there are a few things you can have a say in. Good management quickly pays for itself in increased yield. PRE-PLANT FERTILITY NEEDS Make certain that your fertility and soil pH match your yield expectations. Test your soil to know exactly what you need and follow the recommendations. Remember that nitrogen requirements for corn on corn are signifi cantly higher than for corn on rotated ground. WAIT FOR “FIT” FIELD CONDITIONS Research has shown that in most years earlier planted corn will outperform later planted corn. This should give you a desire to get the seed in as early as possible. With modern seed treatments, soil temperature is not as big of a factor as it once was, but having a good seed bed is a must. Excessive soil moisture and poor soil tilth have major impacts on seed germination, early growth and seedling health. Soil compaction and poor seed-to-soil contact set the crop up for poor stands and weak, late emerging plants. REVIEW HYBRID POSITIONING INFORMATION Make sure you have the right hybrids selected for the right ground. Ground with limited yield potential makes it hard to justify the more expensive traited hybrids. Corn on corn ground usually requires hybrids with stronger roots and stalks, along with insect protection. Some hybrids have regional tendencies. Your Renk Seed representative is your resource in getting the right products in the right ground. A great product that is not positioned accurately may only perform as well as an average product, or worse. AT PLANTING PLANTER AND MONITOR ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATION Spend the time and the money here for accurate, consistent drop. An accurate population of evenly distributed seed without doubles and skips is critical for maximum yields. Even if no changes are necessary, it is worth peace of mind to know that this will not be a yield bottleneck. PLANTING DEPTH Check your planting depth often; not just when you enter your fi rst fi eld but every time you begin planting in a different fi eld condition (soil type, crop rotation, tillage type, etc.). Each of these impact the depth of seed placement. Keeping the depth between 1.75"-2.25" is critical to a uniform distribution of evenly growing plants, as well as keeping the root system of the plants deep enough to be effective and strong. CORRECT SPEED No other way to say it. Speed kills. Planting at speeds greater than the recommended zone for your planter causes planter bounce, which results in uneven seed placement. It dramatically increases the numbers of doubles and gaps; both of which lead to unproductive or underproductive plants. Speeding up may seem like the right thing to do as storm clouds come looming in, but weigh the fact that 10-20 bushels per acre yield loss is a reality and your decision could cost you $60-$100 or more for every acre that you choose to slam in quickly. GROWING SEASON SCOUT YOUR FIELDS EARLY AND OFTEN It is hard to fi x or head off problems if you are not actively looking for them. It is important to check for crusting, weeds, diseases and insects starting shortly after planting and continuing up to harvest. CONTROL THOSE WEEDS Just remember that weeds taller than 4" will reduce your yield. Starting clean with a burn-down or plowed fi eld helps the corn get ahead of the weeds and gives a good window for follow up spraying as needed. CONTROL FUNGAL DISEASES Fungal diseases can be a signifi cant yield drag and need to be scouted for. Corn on corn acres tend to have a higher rate of incidence along with fi elds that have shown a history of disease. Often a folial treatment can work wonders. Remember you normally need to order fungicides and application early. CONTROL INSECTS Using genetic traits to control Corn Borers, Rootworms, Ear Worms and Western Bean Cutworms is clearly the best insurance against damage from these yield-robbing insects. Your Renk Seed representative can prescribe the best trait options for your operation. Those not using traited insect control hybrids need to spray insecticides to control explosions in insect pest populations. 8 | RENKSEED.COM RESULTS SINCE 1846
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