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corn replant decisions     Corn Replant Decisions (195KB PDF)
     Consider all factors when faced with a replant situation
     to determine whether the yield potential of the replanted
     corn will offset the cost.

    


                                                                                                                          

disease control in corn     Disease Control in Corn (204KB PDF)
     ​Warm, moist conditions can cause increased disease
     incidence in corn, but there can be potential economic
     benefits from foliar fungicide applications, depending on 
     the situation.

 
                                                                                                                            

ear molds in corn     Ear Molds in Corn (708KB PDF)
     Properly identifying and managing ear rots can help avoid 
     mycotoxin development and yield loss.

 

 
                                                                                                                           

Stress factors leading to zipper ears     Stress Factors Leading to Zipper Ears (218KB PDF) 
    
Understanding how and why zipper ears, or ears with
     missing kernel rows, occur can help minimize their occurrence
     in the future.
 

 

                                                                                                                           

Managing Corn Residue PDF     Managing Corn Residue (225KB PDF)
     Increased corn yield has created the challenge of dealing 
     with increased levels of residue when planting next season.


 

                                                                                                                           

Fall-applied Nitrogen     Fall-applied Nitrogen (228KB PDF)  
     Understanding proper nitrogen (N) application methods 
     can help maximize N efficiency on your operation.




                                                                                                                           

Fall-applied manure PDF     Fall-applied Manure (227KB PDF)
     Determine the appropriate amounts of nutrients needed 
     in select fields to find out if fall-applied manure is right for 
     your operation.

 


                                                                                                                           

      Planting Population for Corn (239KB PDF)  Planting Population for Corn
      Planting corn at the appropriate population can help 
      maximize yield potential of the crop.
 
 
 

                                                                                                                           

   
Residuals in Roundup Ready Crops   Residuals in Roundup Ready Crops (252KB PDF)
      Growers can protect their investment in Roundup Ready®
      crops and maximize yield potential through the use of a 
      residual herbicide.
 
 
 
                                                                                                                           

 Proper Planting Depth for Corn    Proper Planting Depth for Corn (229KB PDF)
    
Managing factors that impact emergence can help lead to
     a uniform stand and optimal crop performance.
 

 

 
                                                                                                                           

Refuge Advanced     Refuge Advanced (707KB PDF)
     With so many trait options available to growers today, 
     refuge management has become more complicated. 
     But Dow AgroSciences Refuge Advanced™ powered by 
     SmartStax® simplifies achieving higher whole-farm yield 
     potential by making refuge management easier.
 
                                                                                                                           

      Double Crop Corn After Forages (239KB PDF)
      Proper cover crop management helps you realize soil
      conservation benefits, increase dry matter per acre and
      produce a successful subsequent corn crop.

  


                                                                                                                           

      Managing Corn Following Alfalfa (248KB PDF)
      In Pennsylvania and the Delmarva Peninsula, it’s possible 
      to produce a successful winter alfalfa crop and a subsequent 
      corn crop with proper cover crop management.

 


                                                                                                                           

Early Season Cold Stress PDF      Early Season Cold Stress (249KB PDF)
      Frost and variable soil temperatures can place corn under 
      significant stress after planting.

 

 

                                                                                                                           
 

Spring-applied Nitrogen PDF      Spring-applied Nitrogen (290KB PDF)
      Determine if a nitrogen stabilizer is needed to maximize the 
      value of spring-applied nitrogen.



 
                                                                                                                           

Delayed Corn Planting-North PDF      Delayed Corn Planting — North (270KB PDF)
      Adjust hybrid selection to manage later planting dates 
      due to inclement weather. 

 

 

                                                                                                                           
 
Delayed Corn Planting-Central Corn Belt PDF      Delayed Corn Planting — Central Corn Belt (272KB PDF) 
      Prioritizing cropping activities can help corn growers take 
      advantage of a shorter growing season and still achieve 
      yield goals.

 


                                                                                                                          

      Black Cutworm (320KB PDF)
      Black cutworm can devastate corn stands early in the season. 
      Timely detection is critical for protecting yield potential.


 


                                                                                                                          


       Starter Fertilizer for Corn PDFStarter Fertilizer for Corn (257KB PDF)
       Use a starter fertilizer to increase early plant growth and
       improve nutrient uptake and overall plant health.



 
                                                                                                                        

 Frost Damage to Corn After Planting       Frost Damage to Corn After Planting (287KB PDF)
        Assess corn seedling viability after frost to determine
        if replant is necessary.
 
 

 

                                                                                                                        

Frost at Corn Harvest PDF       Frost at Corn Harvest (303KB PDF)
       Damage from early fall frosts varies can be mitigated to 
       avoid economic losses.        
  

 

                                                                                                                         

Corn Seedling Problems - Planting to Emergence PDF       Corn Seedling Problems — Planting to Emergence (314KB PDF)
       Since delayed emergence can result in uneven stand
       development, scout fields regularly to diagnose problems early.

 

 


                                                                                                                         

Corn Seedling Problems - Emergence to V6 PDF       Corn Seedling Problems - Emergence to V6 (298KB PDF)
       Young plants are vulnerable to pests and environmental
       conditions. Carefully examine damaged seedlings to
       discover the likely causes. 
                              

 

                                                                                                                                

Managing Slugs       Managing Slugs (292KB PDF)
       No-till and minimum-till fields are at high risk for slug
       pressure, but grower can take steps to reduce damage.

 


                                                                                                                        

Applying Lime to Acidic Soils PDF       Applying Lime to Acidic Soils (282KB PDF)
       Soil acidity limits crop growth, but applying the right
       type of lime can reduce acidity and supply other 
       beneficial nutrients.     

                  

   
                                                                                                                                          

        Estimating Corn Maturity (306KB PDF)
        Identifying the milkline and blacklayer will help gauge 
        the stage of corn growth and aid in estimating 
        physiological maturity.

 

 
                                                                                                                        

        Heat Stress in Corn (317KB PDF)
        High temperatures, especially high nighttime temperatures, 
        can reduce corn yield potential by increasing respiration.
   

 

 
                                                                                                                       

          Gray Leaf Spot (326KB PDF)
          Occurrences of gray leaf spot increase in reduced tillage 
          and no-till production systems, but it can be managed with 
          crop planning.

 

                                                                                                                           

         Rootworm Extended Diapause (309KB PDF)
         Northern corn rootworms are adapting to traditional crop 
         rotation practices.

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

   Goss's Wilt     Goss’s Wilt (307KB PDF)
        Traditionally prevalent in areas of the western Corn Belt, 
        Goss’s wilt as expanded to new areas of the central and 
        eastern Corn Belt in recent years.     



 
                                                                                                                             

        Managing Strip-till (331KB PDF)
        Strip-till, while not for all growers, combines the benefits of 
        residue conservation of a no-till system with the seedbed 
        preparation advantage of a conventional tillage operation.       
 
 

 
                                                                                                                               

Chemigating Nitrogen       Chemigating Nitrogen (316KB PDF)
       Chemigating nitrogen has its benefits, but is management 
       intensive. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages before 
       deciding if it will work on an operation.

    

 
                                                                                                                              

greensnap PDF        Greensnap (366KB PDF)
        The severity of greensnap is dependent on many factors 
        including timing and intensity of windstorms, hybrid type, 
        herbicides applied, among other variables.



                                                                                                                              

         Prepare for Harvest (809KB PDF)
         A successful harvest depends not only on crop conditions but 
         also on properly functioning equipment.




                                                                                                                              

Storm Damaged Corn PDF          Storm-Damaged Corn (364KB PDF)
          Heavy wind and rain late in the growing season can dramatically 
          affect corn. Consider options for recovering value of corn.

 


                                                                                                                              


Brown Marmorated Stink Bug PDF          Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (335KB PDF)
          BMSB has left its mark on fruit and vegetable crops and is now 
          moving into corn and soybean fields. Be diligent about scouting 
          and turn to insecticides when necessary to manage this pest.

 


                                                                                                                                

Drying Immature Corn PDF         Drying Immature Corn (829KB PDF)
              Early frost at harvest can result in lower-quality grain that may not 
         store as well. Careful management is needed to dry corn properly.

 

 

                                                                                                                                

Stalk Rots         Stalk Rots (377KB PDF)
         Factors that stress corn throughout the growing season can lead to 
         stalk rots, which can lead to yield loss due to premature plant death 
         or lodging. Understanding stalk rots risk factors and management 
         practices are critical.          

 
                                                                                                                                 

 Selecting Hybrids PDF        Selecting Hybrids (365KB PDF)
         The optimum time to select hybrids is in the fall, when results from
         harvest are still fresh in your mind.
          



                                                                                                                                 


Nutrient Uptake PDF          Nutrient Uptake (368KB PDF)
          Crop harvest removes valuable nutrients from the soil.
          Understanding the amount of nutrients removed is crucial 
          to understanding how to fertilize for the highest yield 
          potential next season.



                                                                                                                                  
  
Planter Settings PDF          Planter Settings (390KB PDF)
          Carefully check and adjust planter settings each year before 
          heading to the field. 




                                                                                                                                  

Early Corn Development PDF          Early Corn Development (465KB PDF)
          Growers can make more well-informed management decisions 
          by identifying developmental stages in early season corn growth.

 

 

                                                                                                                                    

Relative Maturity PDF
          Relative Maturity (448KB PDF)
          Corn growers should be familiar with maturity rating systems when 
          selecting and growing hybrids.

 



                                                                                                                                    

  
Twin Row Corn PDF          Twin Row Corn (449KB PDF)
          Planting corn in twin rows offers many advantages.





                                                                                                                                     

Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies PDF         Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies (452KB PDF)
         Early and correct diagnosis of nutrient deficiency problems allows 
        
growers to manage issues before they cause economic loss.





                                                                                                                                    


Hail Damaged Corn PDF          Hail Damaged Corn (451KB PDF)
          Know how to accurately assess damage after hailstorms. Allow plant time 
          
to recover before taking action.





                                                                                                                                   
                   

          Soil Sampling (456KB PDF)
          Effective fertilizer programs begin with accurate soil sampling. 






                                                                                                                                     


         Planting Large Seed Corn (456KB PDF)
         When planting large corn seeds, growers should adjust planter 
         settings based upon manufacturer recommendations.