Join us for week 3 of our #MadetoWin video series! John Latham covers his Power 10 hybrids based on yield results. Tune in the learn more! #LathamSeeds
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Ask the Agronomist: Does Additional Nitrogen on Soybeans Pay?
Tune in as we discuss the response of additional nitrogen application on soybeans. View a time breakdown below. #LathamSeeds:35 — Seed Treatment Plot StudypPreview1:35 — Topic introduction5:30 — Identifying soybean nodulation during harvest7:45 — Nitrogen timing and placement9:00 — Foliar application benefits?9:50 — Final thoughts -
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Ask The Agronomist: Managing Stress & Ear Flex
Phil Long discusses the correlation between in-season plant stress and ear flex. Tune in to learn more.:25 — Topic Introduction:50 — Population resarch at Latham Seeds1:45 — Early-season stress5:00 — MId-season stress8:20 — Late-season stress#AskTheAgronomist -
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#LathamSeeds Wins! 9/30/20 Product Highlights
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Collecting Accurate Harvest Data is Key to Making Future Management Decisions
Trying to be a more efficient manager is a common goal among farmers. How we manage our farming operations, from choosing seed trait options to herbicides, has changed greatly in recent years. We can only squeeze costs so far to achieve higher profitability. As the old saying goes, you can’t save your way to prosperity. You also need to drive higher yields. Whether you are producing low, moderate, or high yields, many costs are fixed and stay the same. That’s why return on investment (ROI) is such a popular topic of conversation these days.
There is no better way to measure profitability than by measuring the agronomics of an operation. We do this by using Precision Ag technology to measure changes across a field. One part of the field may show us that it needs higher management and more investment while another part of the field may show there is no need to waste time and money.
Agronomics in farming leads to economics. While much time is devoted to discussing “Big Data,” I believe “Small Data” is equally important. Phil Long and I get a lot of calls asking for data we have that shows response to fungicide treatments or nitrogen trials. My response is, “There is no better farm to do these trials on than your own.” Let’s see what works on your farm by using on-farm trials to measure and manage your agronomics and economics. Information about what your neighbor did on similar soils is still good information, but as you know, you run your operation differently than he does.
As we go into harvest, keep in mind the importance of gathering good data. Yield data is key to measuring agronomics and economics. Take some time to inspect your yield monitoring system. Yield monitors have mass flow, temperature, moisture, and speed sensors that require inspections and may need calibration. Calibrating your yield monitor to start harvest can be somewhat time consuming. If you do not take the time to do this, it could affect the usefulness of the yield data you gather. Always think of the end game. We are gathering this data to measure and manage for the future.
Call your Latham Precision Agronomy Advisors and ask how we can help get you started measuring your operation this fall!
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#AskTheAgronomist: The Benefits Below the Ground
Join us as we discuss the benefits below the ground and how that impacts corn yield. #LathamSeeds:45 — Topic introduction2:00 — Loss of AMF and why it happens3:30 — How to increase AMF in the soil6:50 — Invest in soil health now7:40 — Cover crop species -
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Premature Plant Death with Bob Foley
Join Bob Foley as he discusses the impacts of premature plant death, why it is happening and how it could affect your harvest plan. #LathamSeeds
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#AskTheAgronomist: Top 3 Stalk Rots & Ear Rots
What are the top three stalk rots and ear rots to keep an eye out for? Tune in to find out! #AskTheAgronomist
:25 — Topic Introduction
1:30 — Top 3 Stalk Rots
6:20 — Top 3 Ear Rots
9:30 — 10% Rule
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Latham’s 2020 Virtual Field Day Was “Made for You”
At Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds, we have hosted multiple field day on wheels. We’ve showcased emerging technologies that allow us to check crops from the air, but this is the first year we didn’t have to worry about the weather on our field day. It’s also the first time we a virtual day event.Welcome to 2020! The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses around the globe to deliver information using technology like Zoom, Facebook Live and YouTube. Although we prefer to meet with farmers in person, our team of industry experts has developed some interesting and informative content for you. We hope you enjoy it and find it of value!
Below is a recap of our 2020 Latham® Virtual Field Day with links, so you can watch agronomic presentations from the comfort of your office or the cab of your tractor or combine:
- Fortunately, weather events did not affect our production fields. It looks to be another banner year for Latham seed production! You’re invited to join us for this 40-minute industry roundtable with Latham’s Product Team.
In this “challenges of harvest” roundtable hosted by Bob Foley, farmers from across the Upper Midwest tell us how they’re managing harvest in not-so-ideal conditions.- Put products and practices to the test on your on farm! Precision Agronomy Advisor Darin Chapman discusses on-farm research and the benefits. He covers how you can use “small data” to work on your own farm.
- Soybean Product Manager Mark Grundmeier provides tips for Selecting Soybean Products that are Built for Battle. Did you know farmers don’t have to give up yield when planting defensive soybeans? Mark talks about how Latham’s exclusive IRONCLADTM products are bred to combat local diseases.
- Latham’s Northern Product Manager Gary Geske explains how seed treatment helps maximize yield potential. He explains what makes Latham Seeds’ SoyShield® so unique, so elite and so effective.
- Latham Corn Product Manager, Lyle Marcus, shares how to maximize performance and reduce risk with Latham® corn hybrids in 2021. He also introduces eight new hybrids for spring planting.
- In this 20-minute workshop on seed placement and performance, Precision Agronomy Advisor Phil Long explains how to use Latham’s product guide to choose seed products for 2021. Did you know that placement can affect yield by up to 20 percent? That’s a 20- to 50-bushel yield swing! Phil walks us through how to match management style to product characteristics for best placement and performance.
One of the things we enjoy most about hosting field days is sitting at the table with Latham® dealers and customers. We always enjoy hearing about our customers’ families and learning more about farming operations. If you attend a Latham Seeds’ event, you can count on great conversation and a wonderful meal.
In true field day fashion, we are sharing with you a typical field day menu. Below are links to some of our favorite fall recipes:
- Harvest BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, a recipe shared by Iowa’s Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Julie Kenney
- Sweet & Spicy Baked Beans
- Cranberry Waldorf Salad (Although this recipe isn’t from “The Field Position” blog, it’s a hit every time I make it for a group that visits Enchanted Acres pumpkin patch.)
- Apple Crisp
With the cool fall weather this week, we thought it would be the perfect time to share a new crockpot dish. Scroll down to find a recipe for Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Fettuccine. Recipe and image sourced here.
