Uniform, rapid emergence is the foundation of high-yielding corn. Corn plants that emerge at different times compete unevenly for light, water and nutrients. Soil temperature, soil moisture, ...

David Hula says farmers are often puzzled when they talk to him about the condition of their corn planter that they just pulled out of the shed and want to take to the field. “A lot of people will say ...

It’s time to prepare your planting equipment for the upcoming spring planting season by working through a thorough repair and maintenance checklist this winter. Attending to these details isn’t mere ...

AMARILLO – At this time of the year, producers spend significant time selecting corn hybrids and cotton varieties as well as herbicide programs. But another important annual consideration is planter ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – As farmers eagerly wait for spring and the ground to thaw, a Purdue University agronomist said there are planter repairs that can be made now to get ready for planting season.