Key Takeaways Vegetative growth sets the stage for yield. Proper management from VE to VT is critical for establishing a strong corn crop before pollination and grain fill. Corn’s vegetative growth stages are leaf-based. A new vegetative stage begins when a fully...
Key Takeaways Cotton’s irrigation requirements depend on location, soil type and crop stage. For instance, western U.S. cotton may need twice the water of Southeast-grown cotton due to arid conditions. About 70% of a cotton crop’s water use occurs between first flower...
Key Takeaways Efficient irrigation is critical to maximizing corn yield and grain quality while conserving water. Corn requires 20–30 inches of water annually, with peak demand at tasseling during early reproductive stages. Both water shortages and excess moisture can...
Insufficient moisture is a common yield-limiting factor that many farmers face each season. While you can’t control the weather, you can take steps to improve the water-holding capacity of soil to make the most of the moisture you do get. Let’s explore the factors...
Farmers irrigated more than 53 million acres of cropland in 2023, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s latest Irrigation and Water Management Survey.1 For those growers, the extra costs associated with irrigation directly impact profitability....
