Precision Agronomy Advisor Phil Long addresses an interesting question surfacing this fall, “Why does my combine seem like it’s covered in soot?” Tune in to uncover what’s happening in the field as we harvest, plus some cautionary tips for livestock farmers if you are feeding cornstalks this season.
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#AskTheAgronomist: Why is My Combine Black?
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#AskTheAgronomist: Stalk Integrity at Harvest
Harvest is in full swing across Latham Country with reports of corn coming in at 16% moisture already in early October. Precision Agronomist Phil Long discusses how and why to evaluate stalk integrity as you decide which fields to harvest next.
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#AskTheAgronomist: How Does Singulation and Emergence Affect Yield
What happens to plant performance and yield when singulation/spacing and emergence is variable? Precision Agronomy Advisor Phil Long showcases examples of stands and ears that developed under varying scenarios. He also shares results from our emergence tests from this spring at Latham’s Premier Agronomy Center.
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#AskTheAgronomist: How to Sample for Soybean Cyst Nematode
This season’s high-stress growing conditions gave light to areas across Latham Country facing high pressure from Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN). A silent yield-robber, SCN can largely impact final yield and many universities are providing compensation for samples to help get a handle on egg counts across the Midwest. In today’s episode, Precision Agronomist Phil Long explains how to take a representative sample and evaluate pressure in your fields.
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#AskTheAgronomist: How Do Corn Roots Effect Stalk Development
How does proper establishment of corn root systems affect late-season stalk development and plant health? Precision Agronomist Phil Long breaks down the how and why with a demonstration of how to evaluate corn plants in your fields.
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#AskTheAgronomist: Planting Depth Effect on Ear and Root Development
Planting depth matters! In this week’s #AskTheAgronomist, our special guest Corn Product Manager Lyle Marcus shows results from some on-farm studies on the effects of planting depth on plant, root and ear development.
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#AskTheAgronomist: Late-Season Scout Now to Create Success Next Season
Recent heavy rains combined with high temperatures can create isolated cases of soybean disease. In this episode of #AskTheAgronomist, Precision Agronomist Phil Long addresses the basics of the big six and the benefits of late-season scouting to create success for next season.
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#AskTheAgronomist: Foliar Feeding Soybeans
Precision Agronomy Advisor Phil Long addresses a series of questions about foliar feeding soybeans and shares some tips and practices to help with return on investment.
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#AskTheAgronomist: High-Yield Soybeans and Node Count
As the calendar moves closer to harvest, many farmers are looking to gauge yield expectations in soybean fields. In this week’s segment, Precision Agronomist Phil Long explains the correlation between node count, spacing, population and yield.
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#AskTheAgronomist: Which Yield Factor is Most Important?
Which yield factor has the most bearing on final yield: kernel round, ear length or test weight? Precision Agronomist Phil Long and Intern Kirsten Suntken do the math in this segment of #AskTheAgronomist.