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Nitrates Update
The forecast for the week of June 10, 2013 looks like we’ll have some great growing days and the corn should be just about ready to explode. Currently, the corn needs 85 heat units per leaf, about three really nice days, but at V8 (knee high); this drops to 50 heat units per leaf, (2 [...]
Read moreDealing with Delayed Planting
As we wait for a break in the weather, here are a few things to consider when planting conditions are not quite fit. The planting date is not the most important factor in yields, but planting in wet, compacted soils will almost always limit yield potential. Hopefully, we will soon be in a scenario where [...]
Read moreLearning Blocks Approach Catching On
PrecisionAg.com posted an article on March 27, 2013 entitled “Hintzsche Yield Master’s Learning Blocks Approach Catching On.” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * [...]
Read moreBe Patient in April
Every year I see growers push the field conditions and plant a day or two early, and that choice sets in stone a 10 to 30 bu/a yield loss. And there is nothing I can recommend later that can undo this mistake. Hintzsche agronomists are making VRT planting populations this month, and I am really [...]
Read moreHintzsche Welcomes Walter Seed & Fertilizer
The Hintzsche Companies are proud to announce the addition of Walter Seed and Fertilizer. Located in Grand Ridge, Illinois, this single plant operation was acquired in February 2013. This well established agriculture retailer has been in business for almost forty years, serving growers in LaSalle and surrounding counties. This organization was founded by Walter siblings, [...]
Read moreFall 2012 Results
Earlier this fall we warned that soil testing after a drought would likely affect lime and Potash levels. Now that the soil sampling for this fall is about done and the results are coming in, I took a look at them to see what the final results indicate. Comparing seven sets of results, I found [...]
Read moreGriesbach Observations from the Passenger Seat of a Combine
In addition to the drought, the 2012 growing season had a number of obstacles to overcome. I recently had the opportunity to visit with several growers about some of the difficulties they experienced this year—many of which could be overcome with high management practices. Most of northern Illinois received between 11 and 13 inches of [...]
Read moreGriesbach Report
Look at the chart to see the 2012 Hintzsche Nitrate Monitoring. Scenario 1 (Light-Green Line) 2012 Corn-on-Soybeans very high fertility AMS last fall 32% spring sidedress 32% with Potash Results: yield environment= 150 bu/a leftover soil nitrate are very, very high Scenario 2 (Bright Green Line) 2012 Corn on Corn high fertility full starter AMS [...]
Read moreMuggsy’s Magical Microbes
Here’s yet another case where my favorite microbes, Quick Roots, demonstrated value and ability – a whopping 23 bushel gain! Here is the evidence. The first photo was June 15, 2012 in Minooka. The corn rows on the left is the control. The corn rows on the right are with inoculated with Quick Roots. The Quick [...]
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