Matt Brincks’ Iowa farm is home to an eye-popping see-saw. In the past decade, his average yields have climbed 30 bushels in corn and 12 bushels in soybeans — all while his fertilizer use has dipped by half in nitrogen and two-thirds in phosphorus and potassium.
"You can usually trim seeding populations in highly productive areas with adequate soil moisture, says Matt Duesterhaus with Crop-Tech Consulting. He offers seven additional recommendations.
If your traditional approach to fungicide applications in corn is to wait until you see signs of disease pressure, it could be time to rethink your strategy.
