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This publication discusses the genetics and breeding, environmental conditions, mineral nutrition, weeds, insects, diseases, nematodes, and harvesting and handling of sweet corn. Tables are included listing the relati...
4-page publication explaining the consequences of and compromises involved in planting more corn after corn for ethanol production....
Managing Aspergillus Ear Rot and Aflatoxin
This brochure offers quick tips to help grain producers, livestock producers, and storage and handling personnel minimize the risk posed by aflatoxin. Additional information is available on the Managing Moldy Corn websi...
Utilizing Inoculants in a Corn-Soybean Rotation
Soybean relies on a specific species of bacteria, Bradyrhizobium japonicum, to fix atmospheric nitrogen. This publication explores how this symbiotic relationship works and how inoculating these microbes can affect soybe...
Indiana Soil and Water: The Effects of Late-season Nitrogen Applications in Corn
In recent years, high-clearance fertilizer application equipment make it feasible to apply nitrogen (N) fertilizer to corn later in the growing season. This publication explores the potential uses of late-season N app...
Dealing with Nitrates in Drought Stress Corn, Cattlemen's Perspective
This video addresses the issue of using stressed corn in a drought as feed for cattle. The problems/challenges such as the high nitrate levels are addressed. Silage vs Greenchop is addressed. introducing high nitrate ...
Safety Harvesting Quality Forage in a Drought
Alternative forage and nitrates are discussed - precautions and making silage. Opportunities and precautions when looking to alternate ways to feed cattle. Safety in feeding cattle high nitrate feed is discussed.
This publication describes the habits of and damaged caused by corn earworm. It also suggests methods for control in commercial sweet corn plantings, home gardens and seed corn....
European Corn Borer in Field Corn
This publication describes the habits and damage caused by European corn borer. It also suggests methods for its control....
Handling Corn Damaged by Autumn Frost
This publication discusses conditions conducive to frost damage, the effect of frost damage on grain development and yield, handling the damaged corn, and reducing the risk of frost damage. Tables are included listing ...
Effects of Uneven Seedling Emergence in Corn
This publication discusses why corn emerges unevenly, describes research that measured how much uneven emergence reduces corn yields, provides recommendations for managing uneven emerging stands, and gives suggestions ...
Utilizing Drought-Damaged Corn
This publication discusses identification of drought stress and its effect on corn growth and yield, possible revenue sources if you are affected by drought, utilizing drought-stressed corn, switching to another crop, ...
Diseases of Corn: Arrested Ear Development in Hybrid Corn
Arrested ear development is a physiological disorder that can significantly affect corn yields. It is not a disease, but refers to the abnormal corn ear development caused by a number of stress factors, including the app...
How Fuel Ethanol Is Made from Corn
4-page publication explaining how fuel ethanol is made from corn and outlining some of the challenges and opportunities this presents....
Mycotoxin Concerns in Sheep and Meat Goat Feeding
During the 2009 Indiana corn harvest, livestock producers heard numerous reports of mycotoxin levels high enough to cause concern. The main mycotoxins in feed grains that sheep and meat goat producers need to be concerne...
Angoumois grain moth can be a pest of corn in the field and storage. This publication describes this pest and recommends methods for controlling it.
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Preparing for the 1992 Corn and Soybean Crops
This grain quality fact sheet has information about preparing for fall harvest, including establishing a harvest strategy, determining crop drying needs, and maintaining a good storage management routine....
The 1992 Indiana Stored-Corn Quality Survey-Preliminary Conclusions
This grain quality fact sheet has the results of a survey conducted by the Grain Quality Task Force in March 1993 to survey stored corn moving from farms to elevators....
This three-page publication entitled, "Rewarming 'Supercold' Grain" discusses how some farmers attempted to "freeze" corn to improve its keeping quality through spring and summer. To avoid spoilage and mold, it is nec...
Slow Versus Fast Low-Temperature Bin Drying of Corn
This two-page publication entitled, "Slow Versus Fast Low-Temperature Bin Drying of Corn" discusses the guidelines and statics on low- and high-temperature in bin drying. This fact sheet provides recommendations for 1...
This three-page publication entitled, "Quality Grain Needs TLC" covers breeding efforts and how they continue to increase. Specific traits have been genetically altered for certain purposes including snack food manuf...
Harvesting, Drying, and Storing Frost-Damaged Corn and Soybeans
This eight-page publication entitled, "Harvesting, Drying, and Storing Frost-Damaged Corn and Soybeans" discusses frost damage. How far along the plant was when frost occurred reflects on how best to treat the corn and...
Ear Corn Drying, Storage and Handling
This three-page publication entitled, "Ear Corn Drying, Storage and Handling" uses a fact sheet to summarize items such as naturally ventilated ear corn cribs. Natural and heated air drying and fan selection and airfl...
Low-Temperature Drying of Corn in Southwestern Indiana
This nine-page publication entitled, "Low-Temperature Drying of Corn In Southwestern Indiana" discusses a variety of topics. Low temperature drying, how to maximize capacity, recommendations, and tables are also covere...
Low-Temperature Drying of the 1992 Indiana Corn Crop
This grain quality fact sheet explains low-temperature drying and how to maximize the capacity of low-temperature drying systems. It also has an appendix that discusses how to use the recommendations, and includes ex...
Shifting from Corn Drying to Corn Storage
This grain quality fact sheet has information about safe storage temperatures, aeration cooling time, turning the fan off and additional management tips....
Why Is Stored Corn Deteriorating Prematurely?
This grain quality fact sheet discusses problems caused by in-bin dryers, column dryers, and holding wet corn without drying. It also offers solutions to counteract deteriorating grain and provides important safety p...
Disaster Payments for Low-Quality '92 Indiana Corn
This grain quality fact sheet has information about applying for 1992 disaster assistance for low quality corn grown in the Midwest....
Corn and Soybean Crop Depredation by Wildlife
wildlife damage to field crops is a widespread concern, and the control of wildlife damage to crops is an important component of wildlife management. But given the economic and social importance of both agriculture and ...
Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybeans, Wheat & Alfalfa
In this cooperative effort, Extension experts from The Ohio State University, Michigan State University, and Purdue University revamp the original Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybeans, Wheat and Alfalf...
Frequently Asked Questions About Fungicide Resistance in Field Crops
Fungicide resistance in field crops is a growing problem across the Corn Belt. This publication answers some frequently asked questions about how fungicide resistance develops and how you can manage it. The publicatio...
Diseases of Corn: Gibberella Ear Rot
Gibberella ear rot, or Gib ear rot, can occur throughout Indiana, but it tends to be more prevalent in the northern half of the state. This publication describes how to recognize and identify the disease, its danger to a...
Diseases of Corn: Gray Leaf Spot
Since the mid-1990s ray leaf spot has become the one of the most important foliar diseases of corn in Indiana. This publication describes how to correctly identify the disease, conditions that favor disease development, ...
Diseases of Corn: Goss's Bacterial Wilt and Leaf Blight
Goss's bacterial wilt and leaf blight of corn was blamed for yield losses of as much as 60 bushels/acre in northwestern Indiana in 2008, proving that this bacterial disease can cause substantial yield loss in the state. ...
Diseases of Corn: Common and Southern Rust
Although common rust and southern rust diseases rarely cause economic yield loss in Indiana, it is important to accurately diagnose these diseases and be aware of practical management options. This publication describes:...
Diseases of Corn: Aspergillus Ear Rot
The fungus Aspergillus flavus causes Aspergillus ear rot, one of the most important diseases in corn. The fungus produces a mycotoxin, - known as aflatoxin, - inside the diseased corn kernels. This bulletin describes how...
Diseases of Corn: Northern Corn Leaf Blight
Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB), caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum, is an increasingly important disease in the U.S. Corn Belt. NCLB can cause yield loss if it develops before or during the tasseling and silking...
This guide provides an overview of the current knowledge of fungicides and their use on field crops. This comprehensive book combines past knowledge about fungicides with recent developments in the realm of field crop fu...
Diseases of Corn: Corn Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada - 2012
Although plant pathologists around the North Central region have noted the prominent diseases in their states or provinces for years, there has been no coordinated effort to document disease-related losses in corn yields...
Diseases of Corn: Goss's Wilt on Grass Hosts
Research has shown that certain grasses can be hosts for the bacterium that causes Goss's bacterial wilt and leaf blight of corn (commonly known as Goss's wilt). This publication describes how to identify Goss's wilt ...
Diseases of Wheat: Stagonospora Glume Blotch
Stagonospora glume blotch (SGB), also called Stagonosopora nodorum blotch or glume blotch, is a common disease in Indiana wheat fields. This publication describes how to identify and manage the disease.
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Diseases of Corn: Evaluation of Fungicides for Diplodia Ear Rot
This publication describes how to identify Diplodia ear rot, research information about foliar fungicide efficacy for Diplodia ear rot, and updated disease management guidelines for Diplodia ear rot.
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Stalk rots of corn are a common problem in Indiana and appear each year with varying degrees of severity. This publication describes: the signs and symptoms of stalk rots, the key causes of the seven most common stalk ro...
This is the fourth year that plant pathologists around the North Central region have coordinated their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact of...
This is the second year that plant pathologists around the North Central region have coordinated their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact...
This is the third year that plant pathologists around the North Central region have coordinated their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact ...
Each year, plant pathologists around the North Central region coordinate their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact of major diseases on corn ...
Crop Protection Network: An Infrastructure for Multi-state Extension Efforts
This publication outlines the purpose and mission of the Crop Protection Network, a multi-state and international collaboration of university and provincial extension specialists and public and private professionals w...
Estimating Corn & Soybean Residue Cover
This publication shows corn and soybean producers who use conservation tillage methods how they can estimate and manage crop residue cover....
Popcorn Production and Marketing
This publication presents an overview of popcorn production practices for both commercial and home use purposes and includes management involved in growing, harvesting, conditioning, storing, and marketing....
An Overview of Specialty Corn & Soybean Production in Indiana
Specialty grains and oilseeds have a long tradition as part of Indiana's crop mix. This publication addresses questions such as the number of acres devoted to specialty grains in Indiana, the differences in growing speci...
Questions and Answers about Drainage Water Management for the Midwest
This 8-page publication answers 27 frequently asked questions about drainage water management for Midwest corn and soybean cropping systems. Drainage water management is one strategy to reduce the nitrate loads in draina...
This publication discusses when corn is most susceptible to hail damage, determining yield loss due to stand reduction and defoliation, determining direct ear damage, bruising and stalk damage, and estimating total yie...
For many years, N recommendations in the Midwest were based on achieving a specific corn yield goal (if you want so many bushels per acre, apply so much N). This began to change in 2006. As growers consider adopting thes...
Sulfur deficiency in corn, soybean, alfalfa, and wheat
Sulfur deficiency is occurring more frequently in Indiana and Michigan field crops due to decreased sulfur deposition from the atmosphere, increased crop removal due to higher yields, and adoption of cropping practices t...
Growing Season Characteristics and Requirements in the Corn Belt
This publication discusses growing season characteristics and requirements in the corn belt, including precipitation requirements and illustrations. Tables are also included listing field corn hybrid maturity classificat...
Costs of Drying High-Moisture Corn
In a normal year, many farmers like to wait until the moisture content is at least below 28% before beginning harvest. The field moisture content continues to decrease during the fall. This publication shows the approxim...
Corn Silage Harvest Techniques
This publication discusses when to harvest, harvest management, and harvest technique. Tables are included listing the influence of corn hybrid maturity group and harvest date on the yield and percent moisture when har...
2014 Indiana Popcorn Production
New records were set for yield and production in 2014, a good year for popcorn in Indiana. In 2014, 91,000 acres of popcorn were planted in Indiana, up 10,000 acres from 2013. A total of 90,000 acres were harvested, also...
Temporary Corn Storage in Outdoor Piles
A seven-page publication giving guidelines for storing corn outdoors. Aeration information and other considerations and precautions presented together with schematics....
The Effect of Ethanol on Grain Transportation and Storage
4-page publication describing the effects of ethanol production on grain transportation and storage, including near and longer term adjustments and effects on inbound and outbound transportation of corn and on grain elev...
Plant Analysis-A Diagnostic Tool
This publication discusses the essential elements, definition, use, soil testing, limitations, and interpretation of plant analysis. Tables are included listing the critical nutrient values or sufficiency ranges for co...
This grain quality fact sheet has information about identifying Gib ear rot, its danger to animals, and its effects on harvest and storage....
Corn Disease Management: Goss's Bacterial Wilt and Blight
This publication describes Goss's bacterial wilt and blight symptoms, describes disorders commonly confused with the disease, and recommends management strategies.
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Each year, plant pathologists around the North Central region coordinate their efforts to document disease-related losses in corn yields across the region. This publication documents the impact of major diseases on co...
Tar spot of corn (caused by the fungus Phyllachora maydis) was first confirmed in the United States in 2015. In 2018, a yield-reducing epidemic of tar spot occurred in northern Indiana and in surrounding states. Follo...
Diseases of Corn: Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Diseases
This publication provides a table that includes the most widely marketed fungicide products to control common diseases in corn. It was updated in January 2021....
Applied Research in Field Crop Pathology for Indiana - 2019 (PDF)
This report is a summary of applied field crop pathology research trials conducted in 2019 under the direction of the Purdue Field Crop Pathology program in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue Universi...
Applied Research in Field Crop Pathology for Indiana - 2020
This is a report summary of our 2020 applied field crop pathology research trials conducted in Indiana. ...
Applied Research in Field Crop Pathology for Indiana - 2021
This report is a summary of applied field crop pathology research trials conducted in 2021 under the direction of the Purdue Field Crop Pathology program in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue Universi...
2024 Corn & Soybean Field Guide
The 2024 edition of this pocket-size, in-field reference provides detailed and descriptive information for corn and soybean producers. Other topics include identifying and managing insect, disease, and weeds; diagnosing ...
2024 Corn & Soybean Field Guide (25/box)
This is a box of 25 copies of our popular in-field reference. The 2024 edition of this pocket-size, in-field reference provides detailed and descriptive information for corn and soybean producers. Other topics include id...
This publication presents research that shows how plant height uniformity influences yield in continuous corn using conservation tillage systems. This publication discusses some real causes of yield loss in no-till corn...
Managing Corn Rootworms - 2008
The biology and management of corn rootworm beetles is covered in this publication....
Field Crops: Corn Insect Control Recommendations - 2015
This publication lists insect pests that attach corn crops and suggest insecticides and chemicals for their control, along with suggested amounts, timing, and placement of application.
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Protecting Pollinators: Protecting Pollinators in Agronomic Crop Production
Although agronomic crops do not require pollinators to produce a crop, foraging bees are extremely likely to pass over or near agronomic crop fields in Indiana and states with similar cropping practices. As a result, ...
Diseases of Corn: Fusarium Ear Rot
The impact of Fusarium ear rot on yield is usually minimal, however, corn producers should be concerned about the risk of fumonisin contamination, which affect human and livestock health. This publication describes how t...
Diseases of Corn: Diplodia Ear Rot
Diplodia ear rot has become a common and troublesome fungal disease on Indiana corn, particularly in reduced tillage and continuous corn situations. This bulletin describes how to recognize the disease, minimize losses, ...
This publication discusses fungus that causes blue eye in corn and how to control it. ...
Corn Disease Management: Grain Sampling and Mycotoxin Testing
This publication recommends grain sampling and testing methods for detecting mycotoxins, which are chemicals associated with certain earr rot diseases. The publication was developed by the Crop Protection Network, which ...
Corn Disease Management: Southern Rust
Although generally considered a "tropical disease", southern rust can occur in important corn production areas of the United States and Canada. This publication describes the symptoms and signs of southern rust, how t...
Applied Weed Science for the Field Scout (2021)
This fully illustrated publication is a resource for identifying weeds and understanding herbicide injury to crops. It provides photos and identification tips for 50 weed species found in Midwest agronomic production sys...
Applied Weed Science for the Field Scout (2021) - Box of 25
This is a box of 25 copies of the guide. This fully illustrated publication is a resource for identifying weeds and understanding herbicide injury to crops. It provides photos and identification tips for 50 weed species ...
Molds are a concern because they can reduce grain quality and storability. Under some conditions, certain molds can produce mycotoxins, substances that can be harmful to livestock and humans. This brochure explains basic...
Determining Nitrogen Fertilizer Sidedress Application Needs in Corn Using a Chlorophyll Meter
Getting the correct amount of Nitrogen needed for optimal corn yields can be difficult. However, using a chlorophyll meter can help determine the amount of Nitrogen a corn plant has been able to accumulate. This publi...
Cornstalk Testing to Evaluate the Nitrogen Status of Mature Corn: Nitrogen Management Assurance
Studies have demonstrated that the nitrogen (N) status of a corn crop can be determined by measuring the nitrate concentrations in the lower portions of cornstalks at the end of the growing season. Evaluation of the t...
The Presidedress Soil Nitrate Test for Improving N Management in Corn
Nitrogen fertilizer is essential for profitable corn yields, but is also a major production cost and can contribute to environmental degradation. This publication provides information about soil nitrate tests, collect...
Crop Management: Cover Crop Do's and Don't's
When it comes to cover crops, there are a lot of facts myths about weed, insect, and disease management. This publication provides basic information about using cover crops in your cropping system. The publication was...
Crop Management: Cover Crop Do's and Don't's
This item is intended only for extension offices or businesses who want to hand out copies at meetings. When it comes to cover crops, there are a lot of facts myths about weed, insect, and disease management. This pu...
USDA Grading Standards and Moisture Conversion Table for Corn
Typical scale of price discounts currently used by local and terminal elevators and processors in Indiana....
Economic Factors of Drainage Related to Corn Production
This publication discusses the likely effects of drainage improvements, the yield value of those improvements, the factors determining the economics of drainage, and how to calculate returns to a drainage investment. T...
Corn Disease Management: Mycotoxin FAQs
This publication answers frequently asked questions about mycotoxins in corn. Mycotoxins are chemical produced by certain fungi that are associated with corn ear rot diseases. The publication was created by the Crop Prot...
Corn Disease Management: Bacterial Leaf Streak
Although only recently identified in the United States, bacterial leaf streak has been confirmed in several states. This publication examines what we know about the disease. The publication was created by the Crop Pro...
Corn Yield Response to Drainage Water Recycling Using Subirrigation
Drainage water recycling is a practice of capturing and storing agricultural surface and subsurface drainage water in a reservoir, and then reusing that water as supplemental irrigation. This innovative approach to drain...
Corn Disease Management: Ear Rots
This publication describes how to identify the most common corn ear rots in the United States and Canada, discusses the mycotoxins associated with each ear rot, describes diseases and disorders easily confused with corn ...
Crop Protection Network: 2015 Impact
This publication summarizes the effort and impacts that the Crop Protection Netwo rk had in 2015.
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Crop Protection Network: 2016 Impact
This publication summarizes the efforts and impacts that the Crop Protection Network had in 2016.
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Crop Protection Network: 2017 Impact
This publication summarizes the efforts and impacts that the Crop Protection Network had in 2017.
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...Fan Sizing and Application for Bin Drying/Cooling of Grain
Presents data and tables for determining the air flow, system performance and energy relationships in bin drying and cooling....
Dryeration and Bin Cooling Systems For Grain
Deals with the planning, operation and management of dryeration and bin cooling systems on individual farms, as opposed to country and terminal elevator installments....
Calculating Grain Weight Shrinkage in Corn Due to Mechanical Drying
This publication describes several popular pencil shrink methods, provides examples of their calculations, and discusses the use of shrinkage as a basis for evaluating custom drying and grain sale alternatives. Tables ...
Weather Stress in the Corn Crop
This publication discusses moisture stress, stress during various corn growth stages, and suggestions pertaining to weather stress....