Jerry Weigel, manager of nutrition and technical service for BASF Plant Science, is speaking at two conferences this week. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, he will speak about plant genetics’ impact on grain and co-products at the Carolina Feed Industry Association’s 2009 Fall Conference. The event will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Research Triangle Park, N.C. On Thursday, Nov. 12, Jerry will be in Atlanta to discuss advances in plant biotechnology at the Grain Forecast and Economic Outlook Conference, which is being hosted by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. Post a comment if you’d like additional information on either of these topics.
Interested in trying NutriDense?
November 9th, 2009 by Courtney BeckAs you’re choosing which hybrids you’ll plant or recommend in 2010, consider whether NutriDense traits are a good fit for your operation or your customer’s. Hybrids containing NutriDense traits are available with many popular input traits to improve management flexibility. They can be purchased from the following seed partners: Croplan Genetics, Dyna-Gro, Fielder’s Choice Direct, FS Seed, Kruger Seeds, Renk Seed, Select Seed Hybrids and Stewart.
Podcast: Jerry Weigel on nutritionally enhanced grain
November 6th, 2009 by Courtney BeckA nutritionally enhanced grain such as NutriDense Grain can help swine and poultry producers reduce feed costs while increasing feed efficiency. In this week’s podcast, Jerry Weigel, BASF Plant Science manager of nutrition and technical service, provides an introduction to nutritionally enhanced grain.
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Wet Harvest Creates Corn Quality Issues
November 4th, 2009 by Courtney BeckIt’s been a long wet harvest, and many corn crops are suffering from quality issues such as ear rot as a result. This article from Wallace’s Farmer offers some management considerations to keep in mind to cope with these issues. In this article, Prairie Farmer speculates on what these issues could mean for 2010.
Seed Selection Considerations
November 3rd, 2009 by Courtney BeckThough this year’s harvest is barely complete, many growers are already thinking ahead to the next crop. Seed selection has become one of the most important input decisions, as selecting the right hybrid is crucial to an operation’s success. Here are some important things for growers to consider as they evaluate hybrids, courtesy of the Ohio State University Extension.
1. Select hybrids with maturity ratings appropriate for your geographic area or circumstances.
2. Choose hybrids with consistently high yields across a number of locations and/or over years.
3. Use hybrids with good standability.
4. Select hybrids with resistance and/or tolerance to stalk rots, foliar diseases and ear rots.
5. Plant hybrids of different maturity.
6. Plant only high quality seed with excellent emergence potential.
7. Choose hybrids which best match specific end uses.
8. Never purchase a hybrid without consulting performance data.
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