Considerations for In-Season Nitrogen Applications
Nitrogen is a backbone of corn production. It is crucial for amino acids, chlorophyll, protein and therefore, yield. Careful management is needed as we head into a season of possible record input cost. If in-season application of nitrogen is in your plan, there are three main goals: 1) apply at the right time, 2) apply…
The Use of Color Sorters in Seed Production
Efficient production of the highest quality seed. That is the driving force behind our processing facility expansion and upgrade. One very interesting (and sometimes surprising) piece of equipment that makes this possible is the addition of twin color sorters. Color sorting technology is commonplace in many types of manufacturing and has made its way into…
Soybean Gall Midge
Soybean Gall Midge (SGM) is a new pest to soybeans that was first reported in Nebraska in 2011. For many years it was an isolated pest of previously damaged crops that didn’t warrant concern. This changed in 2018 and 2019 when the population exploded. SGM became more widespread and didn’t seem to require crop damage…