Did you know that soybeans have a higher requirement for nitrogen than corn does per bushel??? Soybeans require five pounds of nitrogen per one bushel of yield. An 80 bu/ac soybean crop requires 400 lbs of nitrogen per acre, 50 to 80% of that nitrogen comes from the nitrogen produced by the nodules that colonize[…]
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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[…]
Read More• What is the stage of the corn right now in your region? o Corn in the stage of R3-R-5 right now. • What is the stage of the soybeans in your region right now? o Soybean stages from R3-R5. Double crops are in about the V1-V3 stage right now. • What will we see[…]
Read More• How would you explain Climate FieldView to a farmer who has never used this system before? o Climate FieldView is an easy to use platform that collects all your data including, planting information, in-season health and harvest reports in one place to help you make critical decisions about your operation • What kind of[…]
Read MoreUnusually wet weather presented a number of challenges early in this growing season but, now that your crop is in the ground, it’s time to turn your focus to the next possible threat – severe weather. Hail can cause stand loss and loss of leaf area for photosynthesis, both of which result in a reduction[…]
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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[…]
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My business partner, Gregg Adams, and I are proud to announce the official launch of our new company – B&A Genetics! Owning our own seed company has been a long time goal for both of us. We look forward to putting our knowledge and experience to work for growers in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. Both[…]
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