Farming plant by plant a focus of some 2023 field research

Phyllis Coulter
Jan 15, 2023
Jan 15, 2023

Strip cropping research, which started at the Precision Technology Institute in Pontiac last year will evolve this year. Precision Planting’s lead agronomist, Jason Webster said, they may look at grazing livestock between corn rows instead of growing soybean strips this year.
Photo by Phyllis Coulter

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It’s always exciting to see what researchers and farmers will be field testing in a new growing season. This year they will be building on growing trends with some new ideas getting attention.

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High-yield-corn study — Beck’s studies this year will include corn row-width and population studies.
Photo courtesy of Beck’s

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