Renk Seed Agronomy: Corn Advice
Fungal diseases can have a devastating effect on the yield potential of corn. Plant health aspects such as photosythetic capability, standability, and grain quality can all be impacted when fungal diseases become established. Read More >>
Nematodes are microscopic, worm-like soil organisms. Certain species can be detrimental to the growth and development of corn as well as other crops. Read More >>
Yield losses in field corn from corn earworm (CEW) damage is estimated at 2.5% annually1. Between the difficulty of effectively controlling CEW with insecticides and the damage generally being overlooked until harvest... Read More >>
Foliar fungicides are touted for a variety of reasons, including "plant health," "yield bumps," and "yield enhancements," but sometimes the most important benefit fungicides may provide is overshadowed or lost. Read More >>
More corn hybrids contain multiple transgenic traits, and cost of this seed is steadily rising - $300 or more per bag is not uncommon. Meanwhile, refuge requirements are changing for multi-trait corn. Read More >>
Greensnap mainly occurs in the Western to Central Corn Belt where high winds are more prevalent. Rapidly growing corn in the late vegetative stages to tasseling is most vulnerable to greensnap. Read More >>
Nitrogen (N) loss is a major concern after soils have become saturated from heavy rainfall. Denitrification and leaching are processes involved with saturated soils that can result in significant N loss. Read More >>
High populations of Japanese beetles might already be occurring across the region. Feeding by the adults can be a serious problem in both corn and soybeans. Thus scouting is crucial, especially during the reproductive stages of both crops. Read More >>
Disease management is necessary in any crop to protect yield. An integrated approach using several practices is usually recommended. Read More >>
Ethanol has been characterized as both a hero and a villain when talked about in the media. The truth is – it’s neither one. It falls in the middle. Read More >>
Renk Seed has to "gear up" for the growing season just like our customers. A key difference is what we grow this season will be what you grow next season, or maybe I should say... Read More >>
Over the years there have been many claims by genetic suppliers that they have the best silage corns on the market. It is pretty easy to make this claim since it is not always easy to prove or disprove results. Read More >>
What is SmartStax™ and what can it do for you? Read More >>
Increasing demand for corn grain to meet ethanol production in Iowa has spurred interest in growing more corn following corn. Read More >>
The decision of whether we should apply a fungicide to corn in mid-season will depend on two sets of factors. First are the main economic drivers... Read More >>