READY, SET, PLANT CORN!

With the warming trend to the forecast, many of you will be ready to plant corn late this week into early next week. Here’s some friendly reminders for planting corn:

>> The plantability report from Pioneer gives you a starting point for plates needed and/or vac/air setting pertinent to your planter and your seed size that was delivered.

>> Take a look at your product guide for recommended planting rate for each hybrid and make notes in your planning book so you can adjust as you move among hybrids and fields.

>> Plant at 4.5-5 mph for best singulation, we don’t want any doubles or skips!!

>> Adjust row cleaners so that the trash in front of the planting unit is being pushed away and seed is being placed at a depth that is consistent across the row units.

>> Planting corn at 2 inches provides for a nice root structure for good moisture consumption and proper bracing for later in the season.

>> Shut down 24 hours before a forecasted cool down to prevent cold water imbibition.

Then check behind the planter and check often, because with this start date, we have adequate time to make adjustments! Happy Planting! 🙂