Remember the Top 5 Factors to Producing a Top Notch Crop This Spring

Spring is here and I am sure you are all already to roll.  Remember the top 5 factors to producing a top notch crop?

  1. Soil conditions at planting.  Be sure that soil temps are above 55 degrees and moisture levels are adequate.  Soil conditions at planting are the most important factors when growing a top notch crop.
  2. Seed Placement.  Consistent seed to soil contact along with correct depth placement is critical for identical emerging.
  3. Seed quality.  Do you know the actual germination of the varieties you  have chosen this year?
  4. Right variety in the right field.  As you finish up your spring preparation,  be sure you follow the crop plan.
  5. Post planting management.  Be sure to be proactive;  with agronomic decisions such as herbicide, insecticide and fungicide applications throughout the year.  Do not be reactive!

Questions on how to implement these factors?  Leave a comment below or contact us today!

Have a safe planting season!

Trails4Transplants Trail Ride May 31 – June 13, 2013

We are excited to support the Trails4Transplants charity and ride with a “Double Platinum” donation to support raising awareness for organ and tissue donation. We are passionate about this cause and hope you will help us in spreading the word and supporting Trails4Transplants too! You can visit and like their Facebook page and join in the ride! See details below for ride information and how Trails4Transports is helping others.

Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Ride
Trails4Transplants is a charity ride that takes horse and rider from Warren, MN to St. Anthony, ND, a total of 311 miles.

We ride for a noble cause. We are raising awareness for organ and tissue donation. Proceeds will go to the Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester, MN, which is a facility where organ recipients and their families can stay at a reduced cost while awaiting or following a life-saving organ or tissue transplant.
We ride for our loved ones.

“My brother, Blake Johnson, died of a head injury sustained from an automobile accident on June 11, 2000 at the age of 19. Our family was asked to consider organ donation. We noticed he had indicated on his driver’s license that he would be an organ donor, so we knew it was what he would have wanted. Blake was the 19th organ donor from North Dakota that year. His gift of his heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas saved four lives. In 2011, our family met his heart recipient for the first time and were given the opportunity to listen to his heart with a stethoscope 11 years after his death. Blake’s legacy will continue through his decision to be an organ donor.”

-Ashley Peterson, Co-chair & Rider

“My son-in-law, Dave, received a liver transplant in 1998 when he was 26 years old. He went on to marry my daughter and have two children. Without the gift of organ donation, I would not have my precious grandchildren.”

-Roger Hille, Co-chair & Rider

Trail Schedule
Riders may join/stop at any leg of the trail.

May 31 Warren, MN to Manvel, ND -29 miles
June 1 Manvel to Emerado -20 miles
June 2 Emerado to Hatton – 24 miles
June 3 Hatton to Finley – 26 miles
June 4 Finley to Cooperstown – 20 miles
June 5 Cooperstown to Glenfield – 21 miles
June 6 Glenfield to Carrington – 26 miles
June 7 Carrington to Sykeston – 13 miles
June 8 Sykeston to Hurdsfield – 26 miles
June 9 Hurdsfield to Tuttle – 25 miles
June 10 Tuttle to Wing – 16 miles
June 11 Wing to Sterling – 21 miles
June 12 Sterling to Mandan – 20 miles
June 13 Mandan to St. Anthony – 24 miles

Become a Donor Now!
Register at the Donate Life’s website to be an official organ and tissue donor. Click here!

Rider Information
All experienced riders are welcome.

• $1/mile minimum cost for riders
• Additional sponsorship and contributions welcome
• Riders may join/stop at any leg of the trail
• Riders are responsible for all meals
• No stud horses or non-tethered foals allowed
• Current coggins test papers required for out-of-state horses
• Water for horses will be available at beginning, middle, and end of each day
• Support vehicles will be available to move trucks/trailers to next designated stop along trail if needed
• Each evening we will be staying at designated camping areas with bathroom facilities

Register Now!
Contact: Roger Hille
Call: 218-201-0589
Email: windmillranch@mncable.net

Sponsorship
Opportunities to sponsor this year’s event are:
Single Rider Sponsorship $311
Corporate Sponsorship $622
Platinum Sponsorship $933
Other sponsorships excepted as well
All are tax deductible 501(c) (3)
Checks should be made payable to:
Trails4Transplants
31784 State Highway 1 NW
Warren, MN 56762

Still Thinking That Yields Are Out Of Your Control?

Still thinking that yields are out of your control?  In the dark about what kind of crop insurance you need for your farm?  Still guessing when it comes to marketing your grain?  If so, than you need help with your finances too.

We’re the only company in the United States who offers farmers the ability to pull all four increments of profitability together to achieve business goals.

Give us a call or contact us today at Corn Capital Innovations. We would love the opportunity to help your business succeed.

Five Factors to Produce a Top Crop

Spring is just around the corner and soon we will be back in the fields.  To prepare for this spring, we want to talk a little about minimizing the effects of 1,000 variables that Mother Nature will throw at you.  Controlling the 5 factors listed below will set your operation apart from the others each and every year!

  1. Soil conditions at planting
  2. Seed placement
  3. Seed quality
  4. Right variety in the right field
  5. Post-planting management

Soil – What are the ideal conditions to plant into?

Knowing when the soil is perfect takes both the science of seed and soil.  An old rule of thumb was to plant your crop based on the calendar.  While it is important to get your crop planted in a timely fashion, nothing is more important than the conditions you plant into.  Corn will yield the best if planted when soil is 50 degrees or higher, with a steady increase of temperatures in the forecast.  Perfect soil conditions start with the first tillage pass.  The ground must be level and firm.  The residue must remain sized and high in the soil column to keep it out of the seed trench where it can disrupt germination.  Ensuring the seed trench has good tilth, is not smeared, and is closed effectively will help in producing a great stand.  It is always better to wait 24 hours for better soil conditions than to simply push the envelope and cross it off the list.  You only get 1 chance to plant the crop per year and patience pays in the form of yield!

Seed Placement – What is the ideal depth to plant?

Depths of 2 – 2.25 inches are most favorable for corn.  Be cognizant of your speed as over 4 miles per hour could result in too much fluctuation in depths due to row unit bounce.  Uneven planting depth will lead to uneven emergence.  Keep in mind that a plant that emerges 24 hours after others will never catch up or produce to its fullest potential! Depths of 2-1/4” will ensure that the corn plant grows its full set of nodal roots and can handle the stresses and needs of the growing season.

Seed Quality & Matching the Right Variety to the Right Field

Starting with the right seed for your soil conditions is only the beginning. As you know, you can’t control Mother Nature.  How you handle what she gives us is the one thing you can control!

It’s not just about picking the right genetics; it’s about matching the right germplasm to the right field as 75% of all varieties never perform to their potential because they are planted on the wrong piece of ground.

If you have started with high quality seed, you must not place it in harm’s way!  The first 48 hours that the seed is in the ground are the most important.  Planting into suspect conditions, ahead of a cold rain, or in wet soils with residue in the seed trench will sacrifice even the highest of quality seed.

Post-Planting Management – After the planter is in the shed.
Proper post planting management starts with a plan!

We will address some of the challenges and strategies in our April Blog.

Do you have questions on how to increase your production as you nurture your field this growing season?  Ask us below or Contact Us today!

“A Great Hand in Farming” Ag Scholarship

Here at Corn Capital Innovations, LLC., we are excited to contribute to the youth  in rural areas who are inspired to seek opportunities in agriculture. We feel agriculture surrounds us all in some way either directly or indirectly and we want to help individuals to become successful in their agricultural goals.

There will be awards of (1) $1000.00 Scholarship and (1) $500.00 Scholarship to be used at the college of the applicants choice.

Requirements:

  • Member/Participant in FFA and/or 4-H
  • Passion for Agriculture and/or Rural Communities
  • Desire to further your education
  • Ability to develop leadership skills
  • Available to High School Seniors in the followings counties In Minnesota: Brown, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Redwood, Renville, Sibley, Swift, and the following counties in North Dakota: LaMoure, Dickey
  • Application Due by April 30th

“A Great Hand in Farming” Ag Scholarship Application (Word Doc)

For more scholarship opportunities, visit our Scholarship Page!

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