We always get the question, “How do I farm and be profitable when prices are low?” Well, below are some ideas I have learned over the years that work. Have your own corn storage – You gain about .25 a bu on corn with some of our high yielders in 2024 we average 287 per
2022 Field Test and Plot Results
Customer Field Test and Plot Results are now available. Check them out below. Prairie Hybrids has yet again accomplished an impressive genetic performance. We would like to thank our corn breeding/research team for putting together such a strong seed corn genetic line-up! First Trials: Southeast Minnesota First Seed Tests Southwest Minnesota First Seed Tests
Germ Lookup
We now have a germ lookup tool available right here on our website giving you the ability to look up the warm and cold germ of the seed you bought from us via the lot number. Click on the following link or click “Germ Lookup” on the menu above. Germ Lookup
TIPS TO FIGHT STALK ROT
Plant seed in a 50 degree or above environment. Just like the saying, “Everything has a time”, what good comes from planting too early? Do you get your best yields with poor stands? Plant into a warming trend. Think of it this way- you have soil temperature, but it’s cold outside. The forecast is for
TIPS TO FIGHT TAR SPOT
Tar Spot is worse when you have multiple stresses. This can be other diseases, drought stress, lack of nitrogen etc. Therefore, we need to be addressing plant health as a whole, in order to conquer Tar Spot. It is probable that the heavy stalk rot pressure throughout the mid-west is the hidden reason why Tar