Oct 1 2019
Brown stem rot symptoms visible in western corn belt
Brown stem rot may be the culprit of yield losses in the western Corn Belt. Recognizing brown stem rot isn’t easy as symptoms are not evident until la…
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Seeds for Success
Explore the latest news, seasonal insights and expert advice from the McKillip Seeds team.
Oct 1 2019
The land market on edge
By Randy Dickhut | Sr. Vice President Real Estate Operations | Farmers National Company One of the hottest topics circulating through agriculture the…
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Sep 18 2019
Preparation and planning are keys to a successful harvest
By Jerry Hartsock | Cutting Edge Consulting and Research Services Never giving up on the crop has long been an AgVenture mantra. This year the Corn Be…
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Sep 17 2019
McKillip Seeds welcomes passionate yield specialist
Hann focused on maximizing profits for Indiana growers (WABASH, INDIANA, September 16, 2019) – McKillip Seeds is pleased to welcome a passionate AgVen…
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Sep 5 2019
Maximize yield with these equipment checks and adjustments
A successful harvest depends not only on crop conditions, but also on properly functioning equipment. Combine losses can occur in any of the three mai…
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Aug 28 2019
Harvest strategies for silage
An important part of corn silage production is proper and timely harvest management. Whether you have planted silage exclusive or dual-purpose hybrids…
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Aug 1 2019
Diplodia ear rot develops
One ear rot taking hold in many fields is Diplodia ear rot. It tends to thrive when there is wet weather and mild during grain fill. Upright ears with…
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Aug 1 2019
Consider late summer alfalfa seeding
Corn and soybean planting season may have been extreme, but there are many benefits to seeding alfalfa this time of year. As alfalfa stands age, yield…
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Aug 1 2019
Bacterial stalk rot
Erwinia chrysanthemi pv. zeae is one of the most common causal agent of bacterial stalk rot. It is readily capable of establishing and thriving on cor…
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