Agriculture

Ag Informer – Gearing Up for #Plant2023

In mid-March, most corn growers are focused on planting and understandably so since spring is just around the corner.

In the process, Ken Ferrie encourages farmers to give more thought to harvest.

1. For those of you still firming up your list of hybrids, always make yield your No. 1 objective.

2, Make sure you’re using a mix of maturities.

3. Consider how hybrids flex. When Ferrie talks about hybrid ear flex, it always refers to a type of loss and not a gain.

All hybrids will flex. Insects, disease, competition for nutrients and poor weather conditions contribute to flex. The degree of flex will vary by the amount of stress and when it occurs in the hybrid.

4. Evaluate your harvest capabilities as you finalize hybrid selection and prepare to plant.

5. Once you have a solid plan in place for this season, make sure everyone on your team knows what it is and is ready to follow it.

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