Elwynn Taylor

January 11, 2017 5:00 PM

Soil Temperature at the 4-inch depth is important to crop establishment even though seed placement is usually at depths of less than 2 inches.  Soil temperature of below 50F is important to responsible fall anhydrous application.  The estimated county soil temperature in Iowa is derived from...

Crop Production
September 14, 2016 12:28 PM

During July and August, warm nights may accelerate maturity of corn to the detriment of yield. In most areas of Iowa, 2015 and 2016 were much alike for corn. In this case, nighttime temperatures may indeed be the major factor resulting in a yield improvement or diminished yield in 2016 since...

Crop Production