Jun 6 2019
Sufficient to surplus soil moisture
The National Weather Service maps for May indicated sufficient to surplus soil moisture levels across most of the country’s corn and soybean growing r…
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Seeds for Success
Explore the latest news, seasonal insights and expert advice from the McKillip Seeds team.
Jun 6 2019
Gall midge activity
Gall midge is a relatively new soybean pest, and reports in the northern Cornbelt indicate early infestations, especially along border rows. Adult mid…
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Nitrogen uptake in corn
Nitrogen (N) is the most commonly applied nutrient and one of the costliest inputs in corn production. N application averages 18% and 13% of the varia…
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Jun 1 2019
Manage waterhemp proactively
Waterhemp has begun rapidly establishing itself as soil temperatures rise. Many growers have already applied a pre-emerge herbicide. But continued vig…
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Conditions right for seedcorn maggot
With late planting occurring in many areas, growers are seeing seedcorn maggot feeding. They prefer decaying organic matter, but also feed on seeds an…
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