In the southern part of the state, corn growers are busy either planting or preparing ground to plant. Every day is crucial to move towards hitting the ideal window for good yields in corn. Yet, so many other needs on the farm, need the same attention. If you happen to have any small grain production,… Read More Check Your Small Grain Fields for Aphids
A big mistake that I see growers make in an attempt to be effective in controlling weeds in corn is waiting too long before they take action. Most of the time, it is with good intentions. Too many growers wait in hopes of getting most or all of the weeds to emerge before applying a… Read More Early Weed Control A Must in Reducing Yield Loss in Field Corn
Ok…What is a flag test? Simply, it is a way to look at and determine factors that influence corn seed emergence and the affect that it has on yield. This test takes a little time going to the field every day watching for your seed to germinate and emerge. Once you start you will see… Read More Is a Flag Test in Corn of any Value?
It’s simple really. Have you noticed in previous years, that some seeds are emerging over several days or some that are weeks behind? Do you notice you always have some plants that are smaller and seemingly behind? Did you think about why? Or what may have caused it? Are you getting doubles, skips or very… Read More Will Your Planting Equipment Cost You Yield in the 2021 Corn Season?
Yes, this is a rhetorical question just to get a thought out and on to paper, well the blog. Two weeks ago, I wrote an entry with this paragraph, ” There are many moving parts to getting ready to a new crop year. Checking on equipment, ordering seed, pesticides, fertilizer, fuel, and parts as you… Read More Are You Ready for the 2021 Corn Season?
What do you need to know about the latest COVID-19 Relief/Stimulus opportunities? Texas Corn Producers (TCP), Kansas Corn and Georgia Corn Growers are offering a virtual platform to guide farmers through what they need to know about the latest changes to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, taxes and more as a result of the newest… Read More Virtual Webinar-COVID 19 Relief for Growers
Last Friday, USDA announced several changes to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), including updating payments to accurately compensate some producers who already applied for the program and expanding eligibility for some agricultural producers (swine, turfgrass sod, pullets, contracts livestock growers). These changes utilized remaining CARES Act and CCC funds, but do not impact funds… Read More USDA Changes to CFAP
There are many moving parts to getting ready to a new crop year. Checking on equipment, ordering seed, pesticides, fertilizer, fuel, and parts as you discover the need for replacements, selling last year’s crop, booking some of 2021 crop, and making sure your finances are in all order. I’m sure I didn’t list everything but… Read More Getting Ready for 2021 Corn Season
I really have wanted to post an article on the current state of politics in Georgia and the U.S. Every time I start I get very frustrated, conflicted, angry, proud, worried, amazed, pensive, surprised and sad. I’m sure I have expressed other emotions or feelings to others since November. Actually, that’s not true. I’ve had… Read More A Civic Duty
The Georgia Corn Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Corn Team are sponsoring the 2021 Corn Short Course virtually on December 10, 2020. The virtual course will start at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at noon. Recertification credits for pesticide applicators and CCA will be available pending approval. There is no charge for the event,… Read More 2021 Georgia Virtual Corn Short Course
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