Today’s corn hybrids have seen significant changes from the first commercially available hybrid seed corn. Even in the last decade,…
Today’s corn hybrids have seen significant changes from the first commercially available hybrid seed corn. Even in the last decade,…
In early September, Cole and his Dad took the one-hour drive over to Ellsworth for the annual Champion Seed Field…
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the parasite that causes the most soybean yield loss in the U.S., according to the Crop Protection Network. In 2022 it accounted for over 70% of the total yield loss in soybeans across the northern states.
Learn how Champion Seed blends soybean varieties to help boost average soybean yields despite yield-limiting factors.
As harvest approaches, farmers are eyeing yields and working to minimize loss as much as possible. A common loss many…
by Champion Seed Soybean Agronomist Rob Thomas Controlling weeds in soybean fields in 2022 could be more challenging than ever.…
Background Soybean drought stress is usually not as severe as it is in corn. Water is essential to the growth…
Diversity of yield trials key to identifying hybrids with optimal stalk strength Corn stalk strength is the foundation of any…
Higher corn and soybean plant populations call for these traits to maximize yield potential. From the combine cab, you have…
Disease and pest pressure and water uptake are potentially major yield-limiting factors for corn and soybeans, especially in a year…
Background: Sunscald in soybeans happens during repeated overcast conditions followed by days of sunlight and high heat. Soybeans with Sunscald…
How it occurs: Every year brings different weather patterns. And with different weather patterns bring different planting patterns. The years…
Background: Evaluating hail damage in the field and determining whether to replant can be difficult. There are many variables to…
Background: Environmental stress like a drought is something that is out of our control. The soybean seed needs to consume…