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Chart with the left column showing the number of seed per found corresponding to the various row widths from 20 to 36 inches on the right

Corn & Soybean Seeding Calibration Charts

Seeds with technological traits are one of the higher cost per acre of production inputs. Thus, one way to ensure maximum profit potential is to calibrate seeding rates. Use the charts below to…

Crop enterprise budget comparison for corn, soybean, cotton, peanut, tobacco and cotton

2023 Commodity Enterprise Budgets & Break-Even

Assuming an average county yield and current commodity price, what crop will provide the greatest return on investment in 2023 if one is considering tobacco, corn, soybean, cotton, sweet potato or…

Three images showing progressively more weeds as row width increases

Eliminating Weed With Cultural and Chemical Practices

Choosing the row width and associated equipment to manage a crop might seem an easy choice. However, it is not. Historically, farmers have managed soybean and corn production on 36 inch rows.…

Bar graph of weather data from 1900 to 2021 showing increasing average March temperatures beginning in 1998

How to Deal With Corn and Changing Weather Patterns

Examining the data from NOAA, notice that just prior to 2000, March temperatures have been much warmer. Too, according to the NC Climate Service Report, the frequency of rainfall events greater than…

Bar graph of corn yield at three nitrogen rates and there locations

How Much Can We Reduce Corn Nitrogen Because of Higher Prices or Short Supply?

Nitrogen (N) prices are at or near $1.00 per pound. Many still assume that application of 1. 0 lb./ac of N results in 1.0 bu/ac of corn. If so, for 150 bu/ac corn yield that received a total of 150…

Corn Nitrogen Study: Comparison of Grower Nitrogen Rate To ± 25% Rates

Over the past few years, the Corn Growers’ Association of NC as well as N.C. Cooperative Extension of Pamlico and Craven Counties has provided funding and support to refurbish a sprayer system. This…

Chart showing search criteria based on corn yield, maturity group, soil type, soil CEC, soil pH, years tested and stress

Selecting Appropriate Corn Varieties

When it comes to choosing a corn variety, utilizing yield alone as criteria for selection is not sufficient. Varietal performance will vary greatly according to management style, climatic factors,…

Why Is My Corn Still Yellow?

Frequently, Eastern North Carolina receives one or more thunderstorms that results in two or more inches of rainfall during the months of April and May. These rainfall events may leach some critical…