Presented Research

2021

Planting Methods

Comparing Planting Technologies for Their Impact on Seed Placement and Yield in Small Grains

November 8, 2021

Broadcast incorporation can speed up planting without a yield penalty, while transitioning to precision planting may improve yield in small grains. Presented by Patrick Copeland at ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meetings, Salt Lake City, Utah

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Ear Rot mold on corn ear.

Strategies for Managing Mycotoxins, Ear Rots, and Ear Damaging Insects in Corn Silage

November 9, 2021

Accumulation of mycotoxins due to ear rot infections make the silage unfit for livestock. Therefore, it is important to explore strategies to help growers manage mycotoxins to improve the quality of corn silage.

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Corn Planting Date Study

Planting Date and Seeding Rate Impact Ear Rots, Mycotoxins, and Quality in Corn Silage

November 8, 2021

Planting date and seeding rate affects crop canopy microclimate and hence can influence insect and fungal infections and are important components of integrated management strategies for growing good quality silage.

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Wheat Planting Date

Evaluating the Impacts of Planting Date and Seeding Rate on Winter Wheat Growth and Yield

November 8, 2021

Seeding rate and timing have significant impacts on yield potential in winter wheat. Check out this poster by Patrick Copeland to know more.

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2020

Hybrid Selection and Fungicide Application for Managing Ear Rots and Mycotoxins in Silage Corn

November 10, 2020

Learn about mycotoxin management approaches in this poster by Harkirat Kaur presented at ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meetings 2020

2019

Identifying Optimum Planting Populations for Midwestern US Food-Grade Soybean Production

November 11, 2019

Soybean grown for direct human consumption is an increasing market in the U.S. driven by demand for soy-based products and price premiums. Find out more about the plant densities in this poster by Thomas Siler.

2018

Average dry yield of early and late maturing hybrids

Economic Consequences of Corn Hybrid Maturity Selection in the Northern Corn Belt

November 4, 2018

Selecting corn hybrids with appropriate RM range is one of the most important management decisions growers in Michigan and other Northern Corn Belt states have to make. Check out this poster to know more.

Damaged corn ears

Integrated Mycotoxin Management in Corn Grain Through Control of Ear Rot and Western Bean Cutworm

November 4, 2018

When ear rot infections occur, the risk of mycotoxins in corn grain increases. Find more on managing the threat of ear rots and associated mycotoxins in this poster by Katlin Fusilier.

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