Boots In the Field Report April 15th 2016
Ken covers the major things to consider when trying to figure out when to start planting in Central Illinois and other topics you need to be thinking about for the start of the 2016 growing season.
Crop-Tech Consults: The Effects of Down Pressure On Your Closing System
Isaac shows how too much down pressure can negatively affect your ability to close the row.
Crop-Tech Consults: The Importance of Choosing the Right Closing Wheel
Isaac illustrates the potential downfalls of choosing the wrong closing wheel for your condition.
Crop-Tech Consults: Seed Germination Tests
Isaac discusses seed germination tests and which test may be the most beneficial for your farm.
Crop-Tech Consults: Weather Roundup
In this week’s Crop-Tech Consults, Thomas discusses the impact of last year’s weather and benchmarks the beginning of 2016.
Poly Vs Ortho Phosphates
Isaac discusses the differences between poly-phosphate and orthophosphate when choosing your starter blend.
Crop-Tech Consults: Importance of Interpreting Yield By Soil Type
Analyzing field size trials by like soil types and management zones makes the data more accurate and robust as well as more applicable to farmers in other areas.
The Importance of Scales In Data Collection
Yield data can be misleading if several factors aren’t taken into consideration when scaling data. Listen as Isaac walks you through why different plot situations can skew plot data, and the importance of being able to weigh each passes.