According to Gregg Adams, President and Co-owner of B&A Genetics, the tallest plants in a field are the first ones to emerge and they always produce the largest ears. Any plant that emerges later is usually one or more leaves behind and is something we call “runt pigs.” Like all “runt pigs,” late emerging plants[…]
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If you’re looking to get your corn and soybeans off to a good start this year, the first step is to make sure you’re planting at the best time. How do you determine when that is? Well, because Mother Nature is often unpredictable, you can never be 100 percent sure, but there are a few[…]
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How do you decide when it’s time to plant? Do you rely on the calendar? Check the look and feel of the soil? Follow your neighbor’s lead? Because spring weather conditions are often unpredictable, the secret to success is probably in your seed. Bottom line – some corn and soybean seeds can germinate and thrive[…]
Read MoreOwning a seed company has been a long-time goal for Gregg Adams. “I’ve been in the seed business since 2002. Owning a seed company that is specifically geared to serving the customers in our territory, has always been something I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” Adams said. “By being directly involved in the[…]
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