Best Management Practices to Start the Season

BASF Midwest Seed Agronomist Jeff Mueller is seeing a definite trend in the acreage mix this spring. “A few more farmers are planting more corn on corn this year than they have in the past,” said Mueller. “There’s economics obviously behind that and some other things, but yes, I’m seeing more corn on corn.” For the highest yield potential, decisions must be made now to get the crop off to a good start. Mueller recommends the use of a seed treatment, planting in good soil conditions and the proper setup of the planter. “Once that seed goes into the ground, that’s 50 percent of the game right there..” For weed control, Mueller likes to start clean if possible. “Let’s make sure we’re putting down a good residual and we’re layering our residuals through that year to let our residuals do that heavy lifting.” Listen to the full interview.