Unless you frequent industry field days you may be unfamiliar with a new class of corn hybrids heading our way from the Mid-West. “Short Corn” is just that, a shorter stature corn hybrid.
All posts by Jake McNeal, Extension Corn and Soybean Specialist
Growth-Staging Corn Mid-season
How do you accurately growth-stage corn once the coleoptile has fallen off? Grab your favorite knife and slice a few plants…
Soybean Seeding Rate
Choosing the optimal seeding rate is a critical component of any crop production system. With soybean it is no different. However, this conversation is a little different than corn.
Early Season Production System (ESPS) For Soybean in Tennessee
Early Season Production System (ESPS) for soybean is not a new concept; however, it has gained some traction in Tennessee in recent years. As we hit April in just a few days, it’s time to talk over some considerations for making this work for us in Tennessee.
Burning Down Cover Crops
Burndown time has come and gone for many in Tennessee. However, for those utilizing cover crops in their production system, many acres have yet to be terminated. Here are a few thoughts and strategies for effectively terminating cover crops as we prepare for Plant 25.