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No-till corn yield secrets

2014-01-22 14:26:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

Great genetics, soil and fertility are important, but a fine-tuned planter is a must for record yields. Every winter, as he finalizes seed, fertility and pest management programs for the following spring, David Wolfskill takes to his shop to perform a task thats equally critical for top corn yields. He strips his planter down to the frame and rebuilds it. read more

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Higher Yield Potential Highlights Newest Pioneer Brand T Series Soybeans

2014-01-17 06:00:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

DES MOINES, Iowa, January 17, 2014 – To maximize return from their soybean acres, growers are looking for higher soybean yields, and DuPont Pioneer soybean breeders are delivering with a large class of new products available in 2014. These elite new varieties continue the Pioneer pursuit of improved yield potential while offering the agronomic and defensive traits needed to protect this potential. read more

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Biomass Yield Should Not Be Sole Focus Biofuel Production

2014-01-15 13:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

RedOrbit: Corn may lead the pack in terms of biomass yield when it comes to biofuels, but this category shouldnt be the sole focus of efficiency, according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Biomass yield is the ratio of the amount of biomass produced to the amount of substrate consumed. While this is an important factor when looking at biofuel production, it shouldnt be the only consideration. Corn has always been a frontrunner for biomass yield,...

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