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Are Corn Dry Down Rates Affected By Maturity?

October 24, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Grain moisture content at different growth stages is fairly well known. Kernel moisture content decreases as the kernels develop through the blister stage (85%), milk stage (80%), dough stage (70%), dent stage (55%), and finally physiological maturity (30%).

Two Companies Teaming Up to Tackle Monsanto

December 6, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: Motley Fool

The modern-farming-practices race is getting another dose of steroids as DuPont and Deere collaborate on bringing advanced field-management technology to the farmer.

Harvest Delays Can Impact Corn Performance

November 14, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Peter Thomison, Allen, Geyer and Rich Minyo- Ohio State University

Leaving corn to dry in the field exposes a crop to unfavorable weather conditions, as well as wildlife damage, say Ohio St. University researchers.

Corn Drydown — What To Expect?

October 18, 2013 | Posted in Water Management

Source: By Peter Thomison, Ohio State University Extension

Estimating drydown rates and determining when to harvest corn for dry grain storage.

Interpreting Corn Hybrid Maturity Ratings

September 25, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: R.L. (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue Univeristy

Hybrid maturity ratings have always been a sort of mystery to farmers and consultants alike, and one factor that contributes to the mystery is that your definition of "maturity" may not be the same as my definition.

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