Soil compaction: high-tech planters no substitute for walking fields

May 16, 2023 • These corn plants are trying to branch out and grow down, but it appears they’re following tiny cracks in the hard soil layers as they try to grow. Soil compaction is limiting rooting…

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Mold sprouting, hiding in corn fields

Oct. 4, 2022 • If your corn is still in the field, it’s worth checking to see how much of it might be infected with ear mold so you can mark the worst fields for early harvest.

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Moisture provides optimism, but look for lodging

Sept. 14, 2022 • While there may not be the record yields across Ohio as was last year, growers can still plan to protect plants and yield as much as possible. Use the push or pinch test to test lodging in corn…