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Journal Publications of Paul Carter UW Corn Agronomist (1981-1993)

UW Extension Bulletins and Corn Hybrid Performance Trial results. UWEX bulletins can be printed using Adobe Acrobat. See UWEX publications for a complete listing of all grain crop articles

Corn Replanting or Late-Planting Decisions UWEX Bulletin A3353

Uneven emergence in corn NCR344

2011 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage  UWEX Bulletin A3653 December 2011

2010 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage  UWEX Bulletin A3653 December 2010

2009 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage  UWEX Bulletin A3653 December 2009

2008 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 2008

2007 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 2007

2006 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 2006

2005 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 2005

2004 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 2004

2003 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 2003

2002 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 2002

2001 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 2001

2000 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 2000

Darby, H., and J. Lauer. 2000. Critical Stages in the Life of a Corn Plant. UW Crop Scouting Manual. UWEX Publications, Madison, WI.

1999 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 1999

1998 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 1998

1997 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 1997

1996 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials - Grain and Silage UWEX Bulletin A3653 December, 1996

Allen, M., S. Ford, J. Harrison, C. Hunt, J. Lauer, R. Muck, S. Soderlund. 1995. Corn silage production, management, and feeding. (eds. G. Roth and D. Undersander). American Society of Agronomy, NCR574, 42 pp. (new)

2012

"Buy the Traits You Need" - The honor roll of top-performing corn hybrids tested in 2012

Highlights for Wisconsin Corn Production during 2012

University of Wisconsin Crop Variety Trial Results Are Available to Farmers

Demonstration/Strip Trials - What should you learn from them?

To Rotate, or Not to Rotate - What Are You Going to Do in 2013?

Some Observations During the 2012 Drought

Was Yesterday's Rain Enough to Save the Corn Crop?

What Worked, What Didn't Work During the Drought of 1988?

Will We Have Enough Corn?

Corn Pollination: How to determine success under stress (video)

Corn Transgenic and Trait Technologies in UW Trials during 2012

Options for Double-Cropping Barren Corn

Pricing Drought Stressed Corn Silage

Nitrate Toxicity Issues in Barren Corn

Harvesting Barren and Poorly Pollinated Corn

Corn Management Decisions During Drought Depend Upon Pollination Success

What Happens Within the Corn Plant When Drought Occurs?

2012: A Tale of Two Extremes

Weather Updates for the 2012 Growing Season

Patience When Thinking about Planting Corn this Year

2011

Wisconsin Corn and Soybean Conferences  Posted December 27, 2011

Wisconsin Agronomy Update Meetings for 2012  Posted December 20, 2011

Testing Organic Corn Hybrids in Wisconsin  Posted December 12, 2011

Weather summary for the Arlington and Marshfield Agricultural Experiment Stations Posted December 8, 2011

Location summary of the 2011 Wisconsin corn performance trials Posted December 5, 2011

New features in the report on Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trials  Posted November 30, 2011

University of Wisconsin Crop Variety and Hybrid Trial Results  Posted November 30, 2011

     2011 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trial Results
     2011 Wisconsin Soybean Variety Test Results
     2011 Forage Variety Update for Wisconsin
     2012 Wisconsin Oats and Barley performance tests
     2011 Wisconsin Winter Wheat performance tests

2011 WISCONSIN CORN HYBRID PERFORMANCE TRIALS Grain - Silage - Specialty - Organic A3653 Posted November 22, 2011 

Handling immature corn after an early frost Posted September 15, 2011

2012

12 Dec Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn For a simple one-page crop budgeting tool for #corn, #soybean and other crops, see http://ow.ly/g3q2j.

11 Dec Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn UW/WSA #Soybean conferences begin today. Locations are Holmen, Ripon and Janesville. Its not too late to sign-up. See http://soybean.uwex.edu/documents/2012AreaSoybeanConferenceFINAL10.23.12.pdf.

29 Nov Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn The 2013 Crop Budget Cost of Production Calculator helps producers make their cropping decisions next year. See http://ow.ly/fEzRA #Corn

28 Nov Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn "Buy the Traits You Need" - The honor roll of top-performing #corn hybrids tested in 2012. See http://ow.ly/fCrV7 or http://ow.ly/fCrYG.

27 Nov Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Highlights for Wisconsin #Corn Production during 2012. See http://wisccorn.blogspot.com/2012/11/B028.html

26 Nov Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn University of Wisconsin Crop Variety Trial Results Are Available to Farmers at http://wisccorn.blogspot.com/2012/11/B027.html. #Corn #Soybean #Wheat #Forages #Oat

20 Nov Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Selecting #corn hybrids can often mean the difference between a profit or a loss. For the latest Wisconsin results see http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/Season/.

16 Nov Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Nitrogen Management on U.S. #Corn Acres, 2001-10 http://www.ers.usda.gov/media/947769/eb20.pdf

15 Nov Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Soil Secrets: Half an hour worth watching! http://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2012/s3630158.htm #Corn

26 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn See the price trends of major fertilizers at http://ow.ly/eE5Ge. #Corn

25 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn What is Shredlage? It can increase milk production 2.6 percent when compared to chopped silage. See http://ow.ly/eE5wP #Corn #Silage

24 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Tires, Traction, and Compaction videos of unique soil pits constructed to illustrate equipment traffic effects. http://ow.ly/eE4MA #Corn

23 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Corn rootworm beetle survey: Non-Bt, continuous #corn in southern WI may have increased risk of CRW damage in 2013. See http://ow.ly/ew0bL

22 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Foliar Fungicides May Not Be the Answer for Hail-Damaged #Corn. See http://ow.ly/erIwm. For original pub, see http://ow.ly/erIwR.

20 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Pretty cool! Tomah high school students help get out the vote http://ow.ly/evZr2. To see the 4 hour build, click http://ow.ly/evZBQ. View media

19 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Every tillage pass decreases soil water 0.25 inches. So less tillage can mean more water for the 2013 #corn crop. See http://ow.ly/eC8xO.

18 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn For the latest in crop pest management ideas you need to attend the UWEX PMU meetings. To find a location near you see http://ow.ly/erNJx.

17 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Kernel red streak in #corn results from “salivary phytotoxins” secreted by mites feeding on the pericarp of kernels.See http://ow.ly/eqPrm

16 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Fungicides May Not Increase #Corn Yields Unless Disease Develops. See http://ow.ly/erIiz. For original pub, see http://ow.ly/erIk0.

15 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Nitrogen management decisions this fall rank high in producers' priorities because it affects profitability. See http://ow.ly/eqO0X #Corn

13 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Evaluating last year’s 'experiments' and using the lessons learned will help with next year's crop. See http://ow.ly/eqIjj #Corn

12 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Is it legal to use a cover crop as a forage crop? Maybe Not. See http://ow.ly/egMgI

10 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn How Much Should You Charge for Cornstalk Grazing? Cattle feed is scarce in drought affected #corn areas.See http://ow.ly/egM66

9 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn To Rotate, or Not to Rotate - What Are You Going to Do in 2013? #Corn #Soybean #Wheat See http://ow.ly/eh8ef

8 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Drought 2012: Quality losses due to moldy #corn are insurable losses for those with #crop #insurance. See http://ow.ly/eiVpI

6 Oct Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Fall Soil Testing: Guessing at your lime and fertilizer needs doesn’t cut it. Fall is a great time to do soil testing! http://extension.psu.edu/field-crop-news/news/2012/10/fall-soil-testing

15 Sep Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn In defense of #corn. A fun article on the sweet stuff mixed in with facts about the field stuff. See http://www.culinate.com/articles/features/in_defense_of_corn

31 Aug Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Drought Extends, Crops Wither. See http://nyti.ms/TZjKzO. Hint: Drag your mouse over the graphs. #Corn #Soybean #Wheat

27 Aug Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Transgenic drought tolerant corn is on the horizon. See http://ow.ly/deFcA #Corn #Drought

25 Aug Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn A thoughtful and informative article on the food versus fuel debate. #Corn #AgChat See http://ow.ly/dcHc9

24 Aug Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Government Mandate or No, Ethanol Is Here to Stay http://ow.ly/1OsEkX #Corn

24 Aug Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn 2,4-D resistant waterhemp: the sixth mechanism-of-action herbicide group to which waterhemp has developed resistance. http://ow.ly/dcBZV

23 Aug Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Final 2012 corn rootworm beetle survey results for Wisconsin. See http://ow.ly/dbAJ1

22 Aug Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn An interactive map of USGS Daily Streamflow Conditions with access to real-time data is available at http://ow.ly/d8cji

21 Aug Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Mississippi river closed due to low water levels, stranding 40 northbound vessels and 57 southbound vessels. See http://ow.ly/d8cbZ

4 Aug Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Drought’s Footprint. Counties under moderate to extreme drought during June since 1896. http://nyti.ms/LwehKV

19 Jul Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn What Worked, What Didn't Work During the Drought of 1988? See http://wisccorn.blogspot.com/2012/07/what-worked-what-didnt-work-during.html?spref=tw #Corn

13 Jul Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn #Corn Pollination: How to determine success under stress (video). See http://wisccorn.blogspot.com/2012/07/corn-pollination-how-to-determine.html?spref=tw

13 Jul Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn We all need a little #corn humor today. See http://youtu.be/OYyV3axVNlI. Passed along by UW corn breeder, Shawn Kaeppler. View media

11 Jul Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Pricing Drought Stressed #Corn Silage. See http://wisccorn.blogspot.com/2012/07/pricing-drought-stressed-corn.html?spref=tw

10 Jul Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Corn Agronomy: Options for Double-Cropping Barren Corn http://wisccorn.blogspot.com/2012/07/cropping-options-for-double-cropping.html?spref=tw

10 Jul Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Harvesting barren and poorly pollinated #corn, see http://ow.ly/c8i9g. Nitrate toxicity issues in barren corn, see http://ow.ly/c8id7.

8 Jul Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn A good summary of another major drought that many #corn farmers can remember. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_North_American_drought.

7 Jul Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn #Corn Management Decisions During #Drought Depend Upon Pollination Success. See http://wisccorn.blogspot.com/2012/07/corn-management-decisions-during.html

6 Jul Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn What Happens Within the #Corn Plant When #Drought Occurs? See http://wisccorn.blogspot.com/2012/07/what-happens-within-corn-plant-when.html.

6 Jul Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn "A Tale of Two Extremes" for #corn production in Wisconsin. North is normal to wet, South is dry. See http://wisccorn.blogspot.com/

23 May Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Lots of "floppy" or "rootless" corn showing up in SW WI, IA and IL. For some management information see http://ow.ly/b6rDS. #Corn #Plant12

22 May Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn For advice on replanting corn, see http://ow.ly/b3zDh and http://ow.ly/b3zF4. For a short video, see http://ow.ly/b3zJY #Corn #Plant12 View summary

21 May Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn If you are still planting corn, we need to switch to a shorter-season relative maturity this week. See http://ow.ly/b3zjc #Corn #Plant12

8 May Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn For the latest on U.S. fertilizer prices and use, see http://www.ers.usda.gov/Data/FertilizerUse/. #Corn #AgChat #Plant12

3 May Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Is land rolling really needed? Not really! Especially when it comes to spring rainfall events. See http://ow.ly/aFU3Z #Corn #AgChat

3 Apr Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Wind Map of the U.S. Will Blow You Away. See http://mashable.com/2012/03/28/wind-map/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29 and http://hint.fm/wind/ View photo

2 Apr Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Patience When Thinking about Planting #Corn this Year. See http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/Season/Default.aspx or http://wisccorn.blogspot.com/2012/04/patience-when-thinking-about-planting.html. #Plant12

26 Mar Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn An online IRM refuge calculator illustrates the appropriate refuge and possible planting configurations for #corn. See http://www.irmcalculator.com

24 Mar Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn The popular agronomy handbook from the U of I is now available online. See http://extension.cropsci.illinois.edu/handbook. #Corn

12 Mar Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn For the economic impacts of agriculture in Wisconsin counties, see http://www.uwex.edu/ces/ag/wisag/documents/EconomicImpactsPaper_3-24-11-5final.pdf. #corn

27 Feb Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Precision ag swath control and auto-steer systems can lead to savings of $8.91/A in #corn planting and tillage costs. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0224darr.htm

24 Feb Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn In 2012, #corn will cost between $550 and $650 per acre to produce. See WI estimate at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/farmteam/budgets/fieldcrop.cfm and USDA at http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/costsandreturns/testpick.htm

23 Feb Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Great mobile web tools from University of Wisconsin Extension - http://ipcm.wisc.edu/blog/2012/02/mobile-web-tools-for-extension-outreach/

22 Feb Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn 2011 Facts and Figures in the New World of #Corn. Last year the US average price was $6.20 per bushel. See http://www.ncga.com/news-stories/399-2011-facts-and-figures-in-new-world-of-corn

14 Feb Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn Save the date! Mark August 29 on your calendars for the 2012 UW Agronomy/Soils Field Day at Arlington, WI. #corn #soybean #alfalfa #soil

6 Feb 12 Corn Agronomy @WiscCorn The beauty of pollination. http://ow.ly/8U3v2 View media

2011

27 Dec 2011 The WI Corn & Soybean Conferences provide interaction with university and industry experts and fellow farmers. See http://ow.ly/85FD9

22 Dec 2011 The 2012 Minnesota Varietal Trials Results can be found at http://ow.ly/87KzK.. An excellent publication for farmers in the northern US.

20 Dec 2011 For the latest production information in forages, corn, soybean and small grains plan to attend the 2012 Wisconsin Agronomy Update ...

16 Dec 2011 Tillage systems used for corn in the U.S. between 1996-2005. See p. 13 in the report at http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB80/EIB80.pdf

13 Dec 2011 USDA's Report on Using #Biochar to Enhance #Soil Fertility. See http://ow.ly/7X05z

12 Dec 2011 Testing #Organic #Corn Hybrids in Wisconsin. See http://wiscorn.blogspot.com/.

8 Dec 2011 Weather summary for the Arlington and Marshfield Agricultural Experiment Stations. See http://wiscorn.blogspot.com/

5 Dec 2011 Location summary of the 2011 Wisconsin corn performance trials. See http://wiscorn.blogspot.com/.

1 Dec 2011 New features in the report on Wisconsin #Corn Hybrid Performance Trials. See http://wiscorn.blogspot.com/

30 N30 Nov 2011 A complete listing of University of Wisconsin crop variety and hybrid trial results can be found at http://wiscorn.blogspot.com/.

22 Nov 2011 The Wisconsin #Corn Hybrid Performance Trials are now available. See http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/HT/.

3 Oct 2011 #Corn Seed Germination-Time Lapse Video. An excellent short video outlines the germination of seeds and root formation. hhttp://j.mp/n05G9y

15 Sep 2011 Corn Agronomy: Handling immature #corn after an early frost. See http://j.mp/nJleIo and http://j.mp/ngq8y1.

2 Sep 2011 Scientists discover how insects resist Bt pesticides. See http://j.mp/p7KvgY  and http://j.mp/nkjmYl

30 Aug 2011 #Corn Yield Estimates and their Predictive Value: The Art and Science of Estimating Yield. See http://j.mp/3LKxSk

30 Aug 2011 Where to go to find Agricultural Chemical Use Statistics. See http://j.mp/bAZC2S and http://j.mp/pSFPHC.

29 Aug 2011 So just how good are the USDA yield estimates? See Crop Production Historical Track Record at http://j.mp/mT0fZC

29 Aug 2011 Interesting article entitled "On the Doorstep of the Information Age: The Recent Adoption of Precision Agriculture." http://j.mp/nBVTZm

5 Aug 2011 Wisconsin winter wheat variety trial results (draft) now posted at http://j.mp/oMjArn.

5 Aug 2011 First In-Field Resistance to Bt #Corn Targeting Rootworms Documented in Iowa. See http://j.mp/q6C95Z.

29 Jul 2011 High Temperatures Could Hurt #Corn Yields. A summary by Chad Lee, University of Kentucky. See http://j.mp/pPd4tc.

22 Jul 2011
Future 2011 Season Management Decisions Depend Upon #Corn Pollination Success. See http://j.mp/oGAPDx

12 Jul 2011 Grain yield response of flattened (Lodged) #corn due to a wind storm in southern #Wisconsin. http://j.mp/rfooFH

11 Jul 2011 Even with High #Corn Prices, Production Efficiency is Key to Profitability. See http://j.mp/pgdXCi

8 Jul 2011 Plant Management Network launches new "Focus on #Corn" webcast resource for growers and consultants. See http://bit.ly/nEHHfp

23 Jun 2011 RT @PurdueAg: #Fungicides may not increase #corn yields unless disease develops: http://bit.ly/k1yiy1

26 May 2011 Bob Nielsen compiled a list of articles that address late planting concerns for corn and soybean. See http://bit.ly/iymZ6j #Plant11 #Corn.

23 May 2011 Planted corn is emerging nicely in SW Wisconsin. For those considering replanting see http://bit.ly/kqL2SK. #Corn #Plant11

20 May 2011 Corn 'atlas' shows gene expression information. Way to go UW and MSU researchers! See http://bit.ly/jc05Zq and http://bit.ly/iO1o4Z

13 May 2011 Much of northeast WI is still not planted. Looks like we will need to switch hybrid RM. See http://bit.ly/jAFXJq. #Corn, #Plant11, #AgChat.

8 Apr 2011 For "Gold Book" results of studies on corn from individual years, please see http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/Research/.

8 Apr 2011 A report of our 2010 research entitled, STUDIES ON CULTURAL PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR CORN, can be found at http://bit.ly/faPu9T.

8 Apr 2011 Check out Iowa State's great new publication on corn growth and development at http://bit.ly/hFkp7B. Way to go Roger and Lori et al.!

9 Mar 2011 Sanborn Field: Equilibrium level of soil organic carbon for cropping systems takes about 30 to 40 yr to develop. See http://bit.ly/fj6M47

9 Mar 2011 Crop rotation, not soil nutrient additions, may be the major factor in soil organic carbon loss. See http://bit.ly/dTAl9k.

4 Feb 2011 For the latest results on specialized soil amendments, growth stimulants and soil fertility management programs see http://bit.ly/dQc2jJ.

3 Feb 2011 Corn Profits through Efficient Production Systems - 2010 results. See http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/PEPS/2010.pdf

19 Jan 2011 Do Bt Corn Hybrids Require More Fertilizer? Not according to Nebraska. See http://cropwatch.unl.edu/web/cropwatch/archive?articleID=4424846.

19 Jan 2011 Create your own soil map for your farm using USDA-NRCS data. To see how go to http://bit.ly/gWGp4w or go directly to http://bit.ly/qjI5z.

19 Jan 2011 2011 Status of Wisconsin Ag report now available. http://www.aae.wisc.edu/pubs/status/docs/status2011.pdf

19 Jan 2011 Science Mag News ‏@ScienceNOW The World's Smallest Farmers http://bit.ly/dOSoj2

17 Jan 2011 Effects of Natural Hail Damage on Ear Rots, Mycotoxins, and Grain Quality Characteristics of Corn. See http://bit.ly/gedAJY

17 Jan 2011 Ethanol by-product (DDGs) are great for livestock. See http://wp.me/pP8f3-cY .
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12 Jan 2011 A great resource for selecting crop varieties. It has both performance data AND descriptions. See http://www.maes.umn.edu/11varietaltrials/

12 Jan 2011 A new resource delivers crop data for assessing extreme events such as flooding and hail storms. See http://nassgeodata.gmu.edu/CropScape.

11 Jan 2011 Monsanto, Pioneer and Dupont are either releasing or close to drought resistant corn. See http://bit.ly/ikr1tm and http://bit.ly/axw0CJ

11 Jan 2011 Looks like Europe may be more interested in GMOs. The role of transgenic crops in sustainable development. See http://bit.ly/gI5stv.

10 Jan 2011 Become a soybean yield challenge winner. Watch results in Illinois. See http://www.soyyieldchallenge.com/ and http://bit.ly/ePzye8

2 Jan 2011 Get the latest ideas and research for reducing greenhouse gases in agriculture at the USDA-ERS Briefing Room. See http://bit.ly/gYsRtb

1 Jan 2011 No-till and crop rotation can limit greenhouse gas emissions from farm fields. See http://bit.ly/hS1TRd

2010

6 Dec 2010 Planning for 2011. Check out these nifty crop budget worksheets by Ken Barnett at http://bit.ly/eUR01N.

29 Nov 2010 2010 Corn hybrid performance trial results at http://bit.ly/dKZuiv. Other university performance tests can be found at http://www.ucta.org/.

13 Oct 2010 Kip Cullers Beats His Soybean Yield Record – Again – at 160.6 bushels per acre. http://bit.ly/9reUvf

1 Oct 2010 Pressured to Place that Corn Seed Order? Remember the Basics. See http://bit.ly/9LkbBQ

28 Sep 2010 From Rothamsted, England: Visit the website "Journey to the Centre of the Earth: the first 23 cm." See http://bit.ly/acNqgO

22 Sep 2010 USDA report shows improving corn-ethanol energy efficiency. See http://bit.ly/bYiYYS.

15 Sep 2010 "CASTagScience: RT @Hunger_Fighters Great book for kids about the life of Dr. Norman Borlaug, by Andy Andrews. http://fb.me/FQNhQkVl

15 Sep 2010 Read about how plant breeders contribute to rurual development in the U.S.(http://bit.ly/9SSrYm and England (http://bit.ly/boi2nA

14 Sep 2010 Increasing corn production costs are cutting into profits. See http://bit.ly/brrRnD.

Estimating Corn Grain Yield Prior to Harvest. See http://bit.ly/cuAjf7 Also see http://bit.ly/9fMKSk
Tweeted August 23, 2010

23 Aug 2010 So, the custom corn silage chopper is at your door, but you think it might be a little too wet ... What do you do? See http://bit.ly/cmB1nC

18 Aug 2010 Silage harvest will soon be in full swing (likely next week). Some advice for timing the decision to start at http://bit.ly/doqagt.

16 Aug 2010 Marshfield ARS has record growing season precipitation (98-yrs April 1-August 15). Arlington also above normal precip http://bit.ly/detKgU.

14 Aug 2010 Flooding impacts on Corn Growth and Yield http://t.co/snRdMSb via @WisconsinCorn

13 Aug 2010 Production Efficiency is featured in the 2010 PEPS Program http://t.co/7cNMezO via @WisconsinCorn

13 Aug 2010 Agriculture's Role in Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Capture  A report from ASA-CSSA-SSSA   PDF

12 Aug 2010 Monsanto Cuts Price Premiums on Newest Seeds More Than Analysts Estimated A report from Bloomberg

Corn Replanting: Six things to considerPosted May 17, 2012

Corn: Row and plant spacing for better yield. Posted September 20, 2011. How narrow should corn rows go?

Corn: Yield estimating is both art and science. Posted September 20, 2011.  Corn yield estimates and their predictive value.

Implications of Early Corn Planting Posted May 14, 2010

Field Corn, Mature Growth Stages Defined Posted September 8, 2009

Agronomy Advice articles are published by the UW Agronomy Department. In-depth articles encompass many corn management practices in Wisconsin.

"Buy the Traits You Need" The honor roll of top-performing corn hybrids tested in 2012 December 2012 Field Crops 28.31 - 97

To Rotate, or Not to Rotate —What Are You Going to Do in 2013? September 2012 Field Crops 28.426 - 96

The Effects of Drought and Poor Corn Pollination on Corn August 2012 Field Crops 28.493 - 95

Corn Transgenic and Trait Technologies in UW Trials during 2012 July, 2012 Field Crops 28.33 - 94

Patience When Thinking about Planting Corn this Year April 2, 2012 Field Crops 28.421 - 93

Corn Silage Yield and Quality Changes Over Time December 2011   Field Crops 28.31 - 92

Is Tillage Necessary in a Corn-Soybean Rotation? December 2011   Field Crops 28.411 - 91

2011 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance and Weather Summary December 2011   Field Crops 28.0-90

Selecting corn silage hybrids Field Crops 28.5-89
Presented at the Clark County Forage Council Field Day on September 13, 2011

Maximizing corn grain and forage yield Field Crops 28.47-88
Presented at:
Agronomy/Soils Field Day, UW-ARS Arlington, August 29, 2012
Fond du Lac County Agronomy Day, August 28, 2012
Manitowoc County Forage Council Field Day on September 1, 2011
Chippewa/Eau Claire County Field Day on September 12, 2011

Corn Yield Estimates and their Predictive Value: The Art and Science of Estimating Yield Field Crops 28.47-87
Presented at the Fond du Lac County Field Day on August 30, 2011
Presented at the Arlington ARS Field Day on August 31, 2011

Yield Response of Flattened (Lodged) Corn July 11, 2011  Field Crops 28.49 - 86

Even with High Corn Prices, Production Efficiency is Key to Profitability July 8, 2011  Field Crops 28.9 - 85
2011 PEPS Entry Form

Given The Weather So Far, What Could Happen To Corn Yields? June 3, 2011 Field Crops 10.3 - 84

Corn Hybrid Relative Maturity Switch Dates for 2011 May 12, 2011  Field Crops Field Crops 28.42 - 83

Pressured to Place that Corn Seed Order? Remember the Basics October 1, 2010 Field Crops 28.33 - 82

Increasing Corn Production Costs Cut Into Profits September 14, 2010  Field Crops 28.63 - 81

Synchrony of silage grain and stover drydown August 19, 2010  Field Crops 28.5-80 

Production Efficiency is featured in the 2010 PEPS Program July 22, 2010  Field Crops 28.9-79  2010 PEPS Entry Form

So Far, A Great Start For Corn, But Just An Average Weather Year June 26, 2010  Field Crops 10.3 - 78  Weather Graphs PDF

The Risk in Early Planting Dates  May 6, 2010 Field Crops 28.421 - 77

Drying Progress of Corn Standing in the Field Over Winter February 16, 2010 Field Crops 28.47 - 76

Weigh Risk of Leaving Corn Stand Through Winter October 2009    Field Loss Calculator   Excel 2007 | Excel 2003
Team Grains article with Nick Schneider, Winnebago County Agriculture agent 

Maximizing corn yield potential in Wisconsin August 2009  Field Crops 28.4 - 75
Field Day Presentation - JAM Corn Growers Association

Managing Corn to Maximize Ethanol/Biofuel Potential August 27, 2009 Field Crops 28.4 - 74  
Field Day Presentation - Arlington ARS

Getting a Handle on Corn Seed Costs August 25, 2009 Field Crops 28.424 - 73
Field Day Presentation - Fond du Lac County and Chippewa County

Sampling Corn Silage Fields to Accurately Determine Moisture August 2009 Field Crops 28.47 - 72

Finishing Strong in 2009: What decisions do we have to make yet for this year's crop? August 17, 2009 Field Crops 28.0-71
Field Day Presentation - Pierce and St. Croix Counties

Will Corn Mature in 2009? August 6, 2009 Field Crops 28.491-70

Late-Season Hail Effects on Corn July 2009  Field Crops 28.492-69

Managing Corn to Maximize Ethanol/Biofuel Potential June 30, 2009 Field Crops 28.4 - 68
Field Day Presentation - Marshfield ARS

What is Happening in the Corn Crop Canopy? June 20, 2009   Field Crops 28.1 - 67

Corn Response to Hail Damage and Short-term Flooding June 19, 2009   Field Crops 28.492 - 66

Cool Weather and Purple Corn June 10, 2009   Field Crops 28.42 - 65

Corn Unfurling Underground: An observation involving low temperatures June 1, 2009   Field Crops 28.42 - 64

Early Corn Planting Dates April 23, 2009   Field Crops 28.421-63

Corn plant density for maximum grain and silage production April 9, 2009 Field Crops 28.424-62

Trouble with Doubles, Gaps and Peepers August 2008 Field Crops 28.42-61 PDF

Corn Hybrid Selection August 2008 Field Crops 28.31-60 PDF

Fall Management Decisions and Practices for Corn August 2008 Field Crops 28.47-59 PDF 

Mid- and Late-Season Yield Enhancing Management Practices for Corn August 2008 Field Crops 28.4-58 PDF

Planting Corn in June and July! - What can you expect? June 2008 Field Crops 28.421-57 PDF

Flooding Impacts on Corn Growth and Yield June 2008 Field Crops 28.49-56 PDF

"Switch" Date Decisions for Corn Hybrids May 2008 Field Crops 28.47-55

Corn Planting Progress April 2008 Field Crops 28.421-54

Using the Bt-CR Transgene on the Farm December 2007 Field Crops 28.44-53 PDF

To spray or not to spray - Will foliar fungicide be routine in the new corn production economics? December 2007 Field Crops 28.45-52 PDF

Continuous Corn, or Rotate in 2008? The Principle of Crop Rotation December 2007 Field Crops 28.426-51 PDF

Equipment for Harvesting Lodged "Down" Corn August 2007 Field Crops 28.47-50 PDF

Impact of Defoliation on Corn Forage Quality August 2007 Field Crops 28.492-49 PDF

Drought Stress Reduces Corn Silage Yield More Than Quality August 2007 Field Crops 28.493-48 PDF

How Good is the USDA Spring Corn Acreage Projection? March 2007 Field Crops 28.62-47 PDF

How Do You Manage A Corn Crop After Stress? March 2007 Field Crops 28-46 PDF

The Relationship between Corn Grain Yield and Forage Yield: Effect of Moisture, Hybrid and Environment December 2006 Field Crops 28.5 - 45 PDF

Guidelines for Managing Corn Seed Costs December 2006 Field Crops 28.424-44 PDF

Changing Corn Production Practices When Energy Costs Increase August 2006 Field Crops 28.61-43 PDF

Concerns about Drought as Corn Pollination Begins July 2006 Field Crops 28.493 - 42 WCM PDF

Pricing Drought Stressed Corn Silage July 2006

The Relationship Between Corn Grain and Forage Yield: An Update December 2005 Field Crops 28.3 -41 PDF

Plant Densities for Corn Grain and Silage: An Update August 2005 Field Crops 28.424-40 PDF

Optimum Relative Maturity for Yield and Profitability in Corn August 2005 Field Crops 28.3-39 PDF

UW Organic Corn Hybrid/ Variety Trial Results – 2005 December 2005 Field Crops 28.33-38 PDF

UW Organic Corn Hybrid/ Variety Trial Results – 2004 December 2004 Field Crops 28.33-37 PDF

Can We Manage Corn Silage Stover Quality? December 2003 Field Crops 28.5-36 PDF

Corn Replant / Late-Plant Decisions in Wisconsin May 2002 Field Crops 28.42-35 PDF

Practices Used By Wisconsin Top-Profit Corn and Soybean Farmers  January 2002 Field Crops 28.6-34 PDF

Methods for Calculating Corn Yield January 2002 Field Crops 28.47-33 PDF

Harvesting Non-Uniform Corn Fields January 2002 Field Crops 28.47-32 PDF

Estimating Corn Hybrid Silage Performance Using Milk2000 January, 2001, Field Crops 28.5-31

How Much Does It Cost To Produce An Acre Of Corn? January, 2001, Field Crops 28.6-30

Predicting Corn Silage Harvest Dates January, 2001, Field Crops 28.5-29 PDF

The Relationship Between Corn Grain and Silage Yield December, 2000 Field Crops 28.5-28

Highest Recorded Corn Yields in Wisconsin Counties January, 2000 Field Crops 28.61-27

Proven Corn Management Practices And Practical Tips When Prices Are Down June, 2000 Field Crops 28.0-26 PDF

How Much Does It Cost To Produce An Acre Of Corn Or Soybeans? December, 1999 Field Crops 28.61-25

Unapproved Corn GMO's: How should they be handled? June 1999 Field Crops 28.34-24

Kernel Milkline: How Should We Use It For Harvesting Silage? April, 1999 Field Crops 28.47-23

Corn Hybrid and Planting Date Influence Rate of Kernel Drydown April, 1999 Field Crops 28.47-22

The Wisconsin Comparative Relative Maturity (CRM) System for Corn December, 1998 Field Crops 28.31-21

Corn Silage Yield and Quality Trade-Offs When Changing Cutting Height December, 1998 Field Crops 28.47-20

Management Needs for Specialty Corn Hybrids December, 1998 Field Crops 28.31-19

Corn Kernel Milk Stage And Silage Harvest Moisture Proceedings from the Forage Symposium January, 1998 Field Crops 28.5-18

Managing Corn Seed Decay And Seedling Blight In Reduced Tillage Systems December, 1997 Field Crops 28.425-17

"Healthy" Corn Growth and Development in Wisconsin July, 1997 Field Crops 28.1-16

More Mileage from Corn Silage: Selecting Hybrids June, 1997 Field Crops 28.31-15

The Corn and Soybean Rotation Effect April, 1997 Field Crops 27.426 and 28.426-14

How Thick Should I Plant My Corn? April, 1997 Field Crops 28.424-13

The University of Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Trials -- Selecting the Top Performers April, 1997 Field Crops 28.31-12

Brown Midrib Corn March 1997 Field Crops 28.31-11

Fighting European Corn Borer with B.t. Corn February, 1997 Field Crops 28.31-10

Corn Harvest in Wisconsin During "Cool" Growing Seasons December, 1996 Field Crops 28.47-9

Planting Corn In Rows Narrower Than 30-Inches September, 1996 Field Crops 28.423-8

Corn Planting Options for June June, 1996 Field Crops 28.421-7

How Does the "Top" Corn Hybrid in a Trial Perform the Following Year? December 1995 Field Crops 28.31-6

Fighting European Corn Borer with B.t. Corn:a Preliminary Evaluation December, 1995 Field Crops 28.4-5

Corn Germplasms for Silage Uses December, 1995 Field Crops 28.5-4

High-Oil Corn: Advantages and Risks December, 1995 Field Crops 28.31-3

Corn Hybrid Response To Planting Date In Wisconsin January, 1995 Field Crops 28.421-2

Does An Imidazolinone Tolerant Corn Hybrid Yield Less Than It's Nontolerant Isoline December, 1994 Field Crops 28.31-1

Timely information on current year production and management concerns. For full text of the Wisconsin Crop Manager click here.

2007

Frost Impact on Corn at Early Growth StagesMay 24, 2007 14(12):68-69

Corn Ethanol Yield Response to Planting Date May 18, 2007 14(11):67

Planting Progress and Scouting Early-Season CornMay 10, 2007 14(10):61-62

2006

Grain Equivalents in Corn Silage: An Update on Hybrids September 7, 2006 13(25):164

When Should Field Trials Be “Abandoned”? September 7, 2006 13(25):162-164

Date to Switch Hybrid Relative Maturity to Maximize Grain Yield May 18, 2006 13(11):80-81

Managing Corn Seed Costs: Bt-ECB Hybrids May 11, 2006 13(11):74-75

Planting Date Response of Corn May 11, 2006 13(11):73-74

Managing Corn Seed Costs April 27, 2006 13(8):58-59

2006 WISCONSIN CROP “PEPS” PROGRAM “Profits through Efficient Production Systems” April 13, 2006 13(2):47-48

History of Crop Production Contests in Wisconsin April 13, 2006 13(2):46-47

What happens the year after a record corn yield year?February 16, 2006 13(2):15

Corn 300 bushel Yield Barrier Shattered - Sixteen Counties Set Yield Records in 2005 February 16, 2006 13(2):14

2005

The Yield March Continues ... December 15, 2005 12(30):228-232

The Relationship Between Corn Grain and Forage Yield: An Update August 25, 2005 12(25):192-194

PEPS Program Deadline Extended August 4, 2005 12(22):181

The "Million Dollar" Rain July 21, 2005 12(20):159

Guidelines for Handling Cornfields with Poor Pollination July 21, 2005 12(20):159-161

Will History Repeat Itself? July 21, 2005 12(20):156-158

Management Decisions Depend Upon Corn Pollination Success July 14, 2005 12(19):148-149

The Corn Crop Needs Rain: It's Time to be Concerned July 7, 2005 12(18):135-137

The 2005 Corn Growing Season: What have we seen? Where are we going? June 2, 2005 12(13):98-100

Corn Seed Survival: The importance of seed fungicides and insecticides May 19, 2005 12(11):75-76

A Look Back at the 2004 Growing Season May 19, 2005 12(11):74

Selecting Corn Silage Hybrid Maturities May 12, 2005 12(10):69

Corn Seed Survival: The Effect of Planting Date May 5, 2005 12(9):61-62

Distance Diagnostics on the Web April 21, 2005 12(7):47

Two New Divisions Added to the 2005 PEPS Program April 21, 2005 12(7):46-47

2004

Just How Important Was September 2004? December 16, 2004 11(28):195-196

Looking Back on Corn Production during 2004 December 16, 2004 11(28):196-197

Some Pros and Cons of Letting Corn Stand in the Field Through Winter October 15, 2004 11(26):170-171

Corn Silage Drydown Seems Right on Schedule Using Days After Silking September 23, 2004 11(25):164-165

Negotiating the Value of Immature Corn Silage September 9, 2004 11(24):158-161

"Denting by Labor Day" - An Important Benchmark August 26, 2004 11(23):149-151

Guidelines for Handling Corn Damaged by Frost Prior to Grain Maturity August 26, 2004 11(23):148-149

Does It Pay to Cut Corn Seed Costs? August 5, 2004 11(21):137-139 Seed Cost Calculator

Projected 2004 Corn Harvest Dates for Silage and Grain July 29, 2004 11(20):132-133

Will Corn Mature This Year? - Projected Silking Dates July 22, 2004 11(19):126-128

Sensitivity Analysis of Milk2000 for Measuring Corn Hybrid Forage Performance July 22, 2004 11(19):124-126

Handling Corn in an "Emergency" Forage Season: Agronomic and Economic Considerations July 1, 2004 11(17):116-117

Handling Corn in an "Emergency" Forage Season: Changes in Quality July 1, 2004 11(17):109-111

Handling Corn in an "Emergency" Forage Season: Expected Yields June 24, 2004 11(16):106

Corn Establishment and Development during 2004 June 24, 2004 11(16):104-105

When Could Grain Farmers Switch Fields from Corn to Soybean? June 3, 2004 11(13):80-81

Flooding Impacts on Corn Growth and Yield May 27, 2004 11(12):63-64

Things to Consider for Late- or Re-Planting Corn May 27, 2004 11(12):64-66

2003 Performance of Bt-CRW in University Trials March 11, 2004 11(3):14-15

Rehydration of Corn Forage Standing in the Field January 15, 2004 11(1):4

2003

Looking Back on Corn Production in 2003 December 11, 2003 10(27):200-201

Performance of Transgenic Corn Hybrids in 2003 December 11, 2003 10(27):198-200

Testing Grain for Transgenic Traits October 17, 2003 10(25):182-184 End of Season

Test Plot Evaluation: What Lessons Can We Learn From Drought of 2003? September 18, 2003 10(24):172-174

Handling Drought-Stressed Corn August 21, 2003

What Happens Within The Corn Plant When Drought Occurs? August 21, 2003

Corn Silage Drydown Website August 21, 2003 10(22):155

Tracking Corn Growth and Development: Making Plans for Harvest July 24, 2003 10(12):132-133

Tracking Corn Growth and Development: A Progress Report July 17, 2003 10(18):128

Tracking Corn Growth and Development: Survival and Projecting Key Stages June 26, 2003 10(15):112-113

Tracking Corn Growth and Development: Warm weather finally arrives June 19, 2003 10(14):106-107

Tracking Corn Growth and Development: V6 Nearly Achieved for First Planting Date June 12, 2003 10(13):99-100

Tracking Corn Growth and Development: Slow development and purpling June 5, 2003 10(12):92

Corn Late Planting Options May 29, 2003 10(11):83-84

Tracking Corn Growth and Development: May 13 planting date emerged with problems May 29, 2003 10(11):84-85

Detective Work Helpful In Finding Cause Of Missing Corn May 22, 2003 10(10):78-79

Tracking Corn Growth and Development: May 3 Planting Date Emerged May 22, 2003 10(10):79-80

Assessing Corn Plant Health May 15, 2003 10(9):70

Model for Corn Growth and Development and Timing of Management Options May 15, 2003 10(9):70-71

Tracking Corn Growth and Development for 2003 May 15, 2003 10(9):72

Switching From "Full-" To "Shorter-Season" Corn Hybrids May 15, 2003 10(9):73-74

Time for Corn Emergence May 8, 2003 10(8):63-64

Evaluation of Corn Stands May 1, 2003 10(7): 56-57

Agronomy Department Celebrates 100 Years April 24, 2003 10(6):45-46

Announcing the 2003 PEPS Contest April 24, 2003 10(6):46

Planting Corn For Silage Following Winter-Killed Alfalfa April 24, 2003 10(6):46-48

County Corn and Soybean Yield Records in Wisconsin February 13, 2003 10(2):13-14

Nitrogen Fertility Affects Bt Endotoxins February 13, 2003 10(2):14

Refuge Requirements for Bt Corn February 13, 2003 10(2):15-16

Looking Back on Corn Production in 2002 January 16, 2003 10(1):3-5

2002

Follow-up On Harvesting Corn Silage From Highly Erodible Land June 13, 2002 9(13):102

2002 Corn Emergence June 13, 2002 9(13):102-103

What Do We Know About Crop Rotations? May 30, 2002 9(11):84-85

Frost Damage on Corn May 23, 2002 9(10):74

May 20th: The "Magic Date" to Switch Corn Hybrid Maturity May 16, 2002 9(9):69-70

The Corn-Soybean Rotation: A “New Kid” on the Block May 9, 2002 9(8):59-61

Wisconsin County Soybean Yield Records May 2, 2002 9(7):53-54

Managing Corn Silage on Highly Erodible Land April 25, 2002 9(6):45-46

Uneven Corn Stands April 25, 2002 9(6):42-43

Common Corn Planter Issues And What Can Be Done About Them April 25, 2002 9(6):43-44

County Corn Yield Records for 2001 April 25, 2002 9(6):44-45

How are Round-up Ready Corn Hybrids Performing? April 11, 2002 9(5):32

Announcing the 2002 PEPS Contest March 28, 2002 9(4):26

What is the Yield Difference Between the Top- and Bottom-Yielding Corn Hybrids in Wisconsin? March 14, 2002 9(3):16-17

Profit through Efficient Production Systems February 21, 2002 9(2):12-13

What is Happening to Normal, Non-GMO Dent Corn? January 24, 2002 9(1):5

Another Corn Production Season in the Books January 24, 2002 9(1):3-4

2001

Methods for Calculating Corn Yield September 20, 2001 8(25):159-160

Methods for Detecting GMOs in Grain Crops September 20, 2001 8(25):161-164

Uneven Maturity at Corn Harvest - Handling Silage and Grain September 6, 2001 8(24):150-151

2001 Winter Wheat Variety Results August 9, 2001 8(21):132-134

How Does Flooding Affect Corn Yield? June 21, 2001 8(14):96-97

Rootless or "Floppy" Corn June 21, 2001 8(14):97-98

Earlier Planting Dates for Corn: Real Progress or an Effect of Global Warming? June 7, 2001 8(12):83-85

June Planting Options: How late should we plant corn for silage? June 7, 2001 8(12):82-83

2000

Milk2000: A New Way to Estimate Corn Hybrid Silage Performance December 14, 2000 7(28):184

Summary of the 2000 Wisconsin Corn Performance Trials December 14, 2000 7(28):185-186

Corn Silage Drydown in 2000 October 12, 2000 7(26):167-168

Hail and Lodging Events After Silking: What are the Consequences for Yield? September 7, 2000 7(24):148-149

Performance of High Oil Corn Hybrids in University Trials September 7, 2000 7(24):150-151

Monitoring Corn Silage Drydown Progress August 24, 2000 7(23):140

Predicting Corn Silage Harvest Dates August 24, 2000 7(23):140-141

2000 Winter Wheat Variety Results August 3 7(20):122-124

Alternative Field Crops Manual Available via Internet July 27, 2000 7(19):113-114

Cool Nights - Corn's Delight July 27, 2000 7(19):113-114

Flooding and Hail Impacts on Corn Yield June 8, 2000 7(12):73-74

Seedling Blight in Corn June 8, 2000 7(12):74-75

Hail Damage in Small Grains May 18, 2000 7(9):5

1999

Summary of the 1999 Wisconsin Corn Performance Trials December 16, 1999 6(28):176-177

Highest Recorded Corn Yields in Wisconsin Counties November 18, 1999 6(27):168-169

Calculating Grain and Silage Yields for Loan Deficiency Payments October 14, 1999 6(26):157-158

Fall Field Scouting and Test Plot Evaluation: What Lessons Can We Learn From This Year? September 23, 1999 6(25):149-151

Silage Drydown: How is it progressing? August 26, 1999 6(23):140-141

Tracking and Projecting Corn Silage Drydown Progress August 19, 1999 6(22):133

Corn Tasseling, Silking and Pollination July 8, 1999 6(16):98-99

Switching From "Full-" To "Shorter-Season" Corn Hybrids May 27, 1999 6(10):59-60

How Late Should Corn Be Planted For Silage Production? May 27, 1999 6(10):60-61

Monarch Butterflies and the Potential Impact of Bt Pollen May 27, 1999 6(10):61-62

Hard Driving Rains May Cause Some Soil Crusting Problems May 20, 1999 6(9):55-56

Unapproved Corn GMO's: How should they be handled? May 6, 1999 6(7):44

1999 PEPS Program Entry Forms Now Available April 22, 1999 6(6):37-38

Corn Grain Import Status of Genetically Modified Organisms April 22, 1999 6(6):36

How Much Does It Cost To Produce An Acre Of Corn Or Soybeans? March 25, 1999 6(4):24-25

What can we learn from the corn forage drydown during 1998? March 11, 1999 6(3):16-17

1998

Corn Silage Drydown In Wisconsin During 1998 September 10, 1998 5(24):133-134

Cutting Height Yield And Quality Trade-Off For Corn Silage August 6, 1998 5(20):115-116

Drought Impacts On Corn During Pollination And Early Grain-Fill August 6, 1998 5(20):114-115

Successful Corn Pollination: One Key to High Yield July 30, 1998 5(19):104-105

Weather impacts on corn yield July 2, 1998 5(15):82-83

Corn silage response to planting date June 18, 1998 5(13):73-74

Yellow corn June 18, 1998 5(13):73

A Survey On Soil Temperature Requirements For Planting Corn April 23, 1998 5(6):37

Variability of Planting Date on Corn Grain Yield, Moisture and Grower Return April 9, 1998 5(5):27-28

1997

Killing Frost in Corn September 25, 1997 4(25):146-147

Corn Silage Drydown In Wisconsin During 1997 September 25, 1997 4(25):147-148

Corn Silage Drydown In Wisconsin During 1997 September 10, 1997 4:(24):141

Corn Hybrid Tests: Points To Ponder September 10, 1997 4(24):140-141

Scouting Your Fields: What Lessons Can We Yet Learn From 1997? September 10, 1997 4(24):140

Timing Corn Silage Harvesting and Custom Operators August 28, 1997 4(23):137-138

How is Mother Nature Treating Corn during 1997? August 21, 1997 4(22):129-131

Kernel Milkline: How Should We Use It For Harvesting Silage? August 21, 1997 4(22):130-131

Predicting Corn Herbicide Application "Windows" June 4, 1997 4(11):74-75

How Long Should It Take Corn To Emerge? May 28, 1997 4(10):66-67

"Healthy" Corn Growth and Development in Wisconsin May 22, 1997 4(9):58-59

What was the best planting date in 1996? April 24, 1997 4(6):34-36

How thick should corn be planted for silage production? April 24, 1997 4(6):36

Brown Midrib Corn March 6, 1997 4(3):16-18

1996

Can Corn Too Dry Due To Drought Rehydrate Enough For Silage? September 19, 1996 3(25):147-148

Calculating Silage Value Of Immature Corn (continued)September 19, 1996 3(25):146-147

Calculating the Value of Normal and Immature Corn Silage September 5, 1996 3(24):143-144

Harvesting Silage at the Correct Moisture September 5, 1996 3(24):142-143

Handling Silage from Fields with Uneven Maturity September 5, 1996 3(24):142

What is a killing frost in corn? September 5, 1996 3(24):142

Will corn mature before the killing frost? September 5, 1996 3(24):141-142

Benchmarks for corn development June 13, 1996 3(13):83

June Corn Planting Strategies June 6, 1996 3(12):76-77; Corrected June 13, 1996 3(13):84

When Do We "Switch" from Full-season to Shorter-season Corn Hybrids? May 9, 1996 3(8):53-54

How Important Is Crop Rotation In "Stress" Environments? April 25, 1996 3(6):43-45

Optimum Corn Planting Dates April 25, 1996 3(6):42-43

How "Precise" Is Precision Farming? April 11, 1996 3(5):32-34

1995

How Does the "Top" Hybrid in a Trial Perform the Following Year? December 14, 1995 2(28):174-175

How Did TopCross® High-Oil Corn Hybrids Yield in 1995? December 14, 1995 2(28):174-175

1995 Harvest: Some Concerns September 21, 1995 2(25):156

When should I chop drought-stressed corn? August 3, 1995 2(20):136-137

Potassium Deficiency Symptoms Showing up in Corn Fields July 20, 1995 2(18):129-130

High Temperature Injury in Wisconsin Corn Fields July 20, 1995 2(18):130

Will drought during June affect corn yields? June 22, 1995 2(14):112

When do we switch from "full-season" to "shorter season" corn hybrids? May 4, 1995 2(7):58-59

High Oil Corn: What are the Risks? March 9, 1995 2(3):32-33

Corn Hybrids for Silage Uses February 16, 1995 2(2):16-18

How good was the corn crop of 1994? January 12, 1995 2(1):3-4

1994

Plant indicators for determining corn harvest date September 8, 1994 1(24):161-162

Calculating the value of corn silage September 8, 1994 1(24):161

Hail Damage to Corn in the Dent Stage August 25, 1994 1(23):156-157

Assessing Hail Damage in Corn June 30, 1994 1(15):111

Stunted Corn Observed in State June 9, 1994 1(12):97

Replanting and Late Planting Decisions June 2, 1994 1(11):89

Frosted Corn Regrowth June 2, 1994 1(11):88-89

How much cold weather can be tolerated by new corn hybrids? May 5, 1994 1(7):66

Corn Hybrid SELECT! April 21, 1994 1(6):57-58

Should I be planting my corn at a 30-inch row spacing? April 21, 1994 1(6):56-57

Other Articles are published only on the Internet.

Corn Silage Drydown In Wisconsin During 1998 ( posted on web September 14, 1998)

Corn Silage Drydown In Wisconsin During 1997 ( posted on web October 10, 1997)

1997 Corn Growing Degree Unit Accumulation at Arlington, WI (posted on web November 15, 1997)

Fusarium/Gibberella Identified in Wisconsin Sweet Corn Fields September, 1995

Agronomy Journal

Stanger, Trenton F., Joseph G. Lauer, Jean-Paul Chavas. 2008. The profitability and risk of long-term cropping systems featuring different rotations and nitrogen rates. Agronomy Journal 100:105-113.

Stanger, Trenton F. and Joseph G. Lauer, 2008. Corn Grain Yield Response to Crop Rotation and Nitrogen over 35 Years. Agronomy Journal 100:643-650.

Roth, G.W., and J.G. Lauer. 2008. Impact of Defoliation on Corn Forage Quality. Agronomy Journal 100:651-657.

Stanger, Trenton F., and Joseph G. Lauer. 2007. Corn Stalk Response to Plant Population and the Bt–European Corn Borer Trait. Agronomy Journal 99: 657-664.

Stanger, T.F., and J.G. Lauer. 2006. Optimum plant population of Bt and non-Bt corn in Wisconsin. Agronomy Journal 98:914-921.

Lauer, Joseph G. and Mike Rankin. 2004. Corn Response to Within Row Plant Spacing Variation. Agronomy Journal 96:1464-1468.

Lauer, J.G., G. W. Roth, and M. G. Bertram. 2004. Impact of Defoliation on Corn Forage Yield. Agronomy Journal 96:1459-1463.

Pedersen, P. and J.G. Lauer. 2004. Response of soybean yield components to management system and planting date. Agronomy Journal 96:1372-1381.

Pedersen, P. and J.G. Lauer. 2004. Soybean growth and development response to rotation sequence and tillage system. Agronomy Journal 96:1005-1012.

Pedersen, P., K.J. Boote, J.W. Jones and J.G. Lauer. 2004. Modifying the CROPGRO-Soybean model to improve predictions for the upper Midwest. Agronomy Journal 96:556-564.

Pedersen, P. and J.G. Lauer. 2003. Soybean agronomic response to management systems in the upper Midwest. Agronomy Journal 95:1146-1151.

Pedersen, P. and J.G. Lauer. 2003. Corn and soybean response to rotation sequence, row spacing, and tillage system. Agronomy Journal 95:965-971.

Pedersen, P. and J.G. Lauer. 2002. Influence of rotation sequence on the optimum corn and soybean plant population. Agronomy Journal 94:968-974.

Darby, H.M., and J.G. Lauer. 2002. Planting date and hybrid influence on corn forage yield and quality. Agronomy Journal 94:281-289.

Darby, H.M., and J.G. Lauer. 2002. Harvest date and hybrid influence on corn forage yield, quality, and preservation. Agronomy Journal 94:559-566.

Zemenchik, R.A., K.A. Albrecht, C.M. Boerboom, and J.G. Lauer. 2000. Corn production with Kura clover as a living mulch. Agronomy Journal 92:698-705.

Lauer, J.G., P.R. Carter, T.M. Wood, G. Diezel, D.W. Wiersma, R.E. Rand, M.J. Mlynarek. 1999. Corn hybrid response to planting date in the northern Corn Belt. Agronomy Journal 91:834-939.

Cusicanqui, J.A., and J.G. Lauer. 1999. Plant density and hybrid influence on corn forage yield and quality. Agronomy Journal 91:911-914.

Porter, P.M., J.G. Lauer, W.E. Lueschen, J.H. Ford, T.R. Hoverstad, E.S. Oplinger, and R.K. Crookston. 1997. Environment affects the corn and soybean rotation effect. Agronomy Journal 89:434-448.

Lauer, J.G. 1997. Sugar beet performance and interactions with planting date, genotype, and harvest date. Agronomy Journal 89:469-475.

Lauer, J.G. 1995. Plant density and N rate effect on sugar beet yield and quality early in harvest. Agronomy Journal 87:586-591.

Lauer, J.G. 1991. Barley tiller response to plant density and ethephon. Agronomy Journal 83(6): 968-973.

Bjornestad, L.R. and J.G. Lauer. 1991. Research plot planter for furrow irrigated cropping systems. Agronomy Journal 83:266-268.

Lauer, J.G., and Jay R. Partridge. 1990. Planting date and nitrogen rate effects on spring malting barley. Agronomy Journal 82:1083-1099.

Journal of Production Agriculture

Lauer, J.G. and J. Wedberg. 1999. Grain yield of initial Bt corn hybrid introductions to farmers in the northern Corn Belt. Journal of Production Agriculture 12:373-376.

Porter, P.M., J.G. Lauer, D.R. Huggins, E.S. Oplinger, and R.K. Crookston. 1998. Assessing spatial and temporal variability of corn and soybean yields. Journal of Production Agriculture 11:359-363.

Lauer, J.G. 1995. SELECT!: crop variety selection software for microcomputers. Journal of Production Agriculture 8:433-437.

Burgener, P.A., L.J. Held, J.G. Lauer, and D.J. Menkhaus. 1994. An economic analysis of reducing nitrogen on early harvest sugar beets. Journal of Production Agriculture 7:422-428.

Crop Science

Yan Zhe, Joseph G. Lauer, Roger Borges, and Natalia de Leon. 2010. Effects of Genotype x Environment Interaction on Agronomic Traits in Soybean. Crop Sci 50(2): 696-702.

Armstrong, Kevin L., Kenneth A. Albrecht, Joseph G. Lauer, and Heathcliffe Riday. 2008. Intercropping Corn with Lablab Bean, Velvet Bean, and Scarlet Runner Bean for Forage. Crop Sci. 48: 371-379.

Pedersen, P. and J.G. Lauer. 2004. Soybean growth and development in various management systems and planting dates. Crop Science 44:508-515.

Frey, T.J., J. G. Coors, R. D. Shaver, J. G. Lauer, D. T. Eilert and P. J. Flannery. 2004. Selection for Silage Quality in the Wisconsin Quality Synthetic and Related Maize Populations. Crop Science 44:1200-1208.

Lauer, J.G., J.G. Coors and P.J. Flannery. 2001. Forage yield and quality of corn cultivars developed in different eras. Crop Science 41:1449-1455.

Lauer, J.G., and S.R. Simmons. 1989. Canopy light and tiller mortality in spring barley. Crop Science 29:420-424.

Lauer, J.G. and S.R. Simmons. 1988. Photoassimilate partitioning by tillers and individual tiller leaves in field-grown spring barley. Crop Science 28:279-282.

Lauer, J.G. and S.R. Simmons. 1985. Photoassimilate partitioning of main shoot leaves in field-grown barley. Crop Science 25:851-855.

Other Journals

Ngonyamo-Majee, D., R. D. Shaver, J. G. Coors, D. Sapienza and J. G. Lauer. 2009. Influence of single-gene mutations, harvest maturity, and sample processing on dry matter and starch degradability of corn grain by ruminants. Animal Feed Science and Technology 151:240-250.

Ngonyamo-Majee, D., R.D. Shaver, J.G. Coors, D. Sapienza, C.E.S. Correa, J.G. Lauer, and P. Berzaghi. 2008. Relationships between kernel vitreousness and dry matter degradability for diverse corn germplasm: I. Development of near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy calibrations. Animal Feed Science and Technology 142:247-258.

Ngonyamo-Majee, D., R.D. Shaver, J.G. Coors, D. Sapienza, and J.G. Lauer. 2008. Relationships between kernel vitreousness and dry matter degradability for diverse corn germplasm: II. Ruminal and post-ruminal degradabilities. Animal Feed Science and Technology 142:259-274.

Thomison, P.R., R.W. Elmore, G.W. Roth, and J.G. Lauer. 2004. A Model for Testing New Seed Technologies. Journal of Extension 42(4): http://www.joe.org/joe/2004august/iw5.shtml.

Schwab, E.C., R.D. Shaver, J.G. Lauer, and J.G. Coors. 2003. Estimating silage energy value and milk yield to rank corn hybrids. Animal Feed Science and Technology 109(1-4):1-18.

Rohweder, D, D. Peterson, and J. Lauer. 2003. University of Wisconsin Agronomy Department – The first 100 years. Published by the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. ISBN 0-9679587-4-1. 428 pp.

Correa, C.E.S., R.D. Shaver, M.N. Pereira, J.G. Lauer, and K. Kohn. 2002. Relationship between corn vitreousness and ruminal in situ starch digestibility. Journal of Dairy Science 85:3008-3012.

Schwab, E.C., R.D. Shaver, K.J. Shinners, J.G. Lauer, and J.G. Coors. 2002. Processing and chop length effects in brown-midrib corn silage on intake, digestion, and milk production by dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 85:613-623.

Chavas, J. -P., K. Kim, J.G. Lauer, R.M. Klemme and W.L. Bland. 2001. An economic analysis of the effects of technology and weather on corn yield, corn profitability and risk at the edge of the Corn Belt. Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 26:230-247.

Coors, J.G., and J.G. Lauer. 2000. Silage Corn. p. 347-392. In Arnel R. Hallauer (ed.) Specialty Corns. CRC Press, New York, NY.

Bal, M. A., R. D. Shaver, K. J. Shinners, J.G. Coors, J.G. Lauer, R. J. Straub, R. G. Koegel. 2000. Stage of maturity, processing, and hybrid effects on ruminal in situ disappearance of whole-plant corn silage. Animal Feed Science Technology 86:83-94.

Bal, M. A., R. D. Shaver, H. Al-Jobeile, J.G. Coors, and J.G. Lauer. 2000. Corn silage hybrid effects on intake, digestion, and milk production by dairy cows. Journal Dairy Science 83:2849-2858.

Boerboom, C.M., and J.G. Lauer. 1997. Performance of imazethapyr-resistant corn (Zea mays) compared with susceptible near-isogenic and commercial hybrids. Weed Technology 11:110-117.

Blaylock, A.D., L.R. Bjornestad, and J.G. Lauer. 1995. Soil probe lubrication and effects on soil chemical composition. Communication Soil Science and Plant Analysis 26:1687-1695.

Lauer, J.G. 1994. Early harvest of sugar beet: response to irrigation, cultivar, and nitrogen rate. Journal Sugar Beet Research 31:117-133.

Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education

Hanft, J.M., J.G. Lauer, and S.R. Simmons. 1984. The Minnesota graduate student teaching practicum. Journal of Agronomic Education 13(2): 126-129.

Journal Publications of Paul Carter

UW Corn Agronomist (1981-1993)

Smith, M.A., and P. R. Carter. 1997. Strip Intercropping Corn and Alfalfa. Journal of Production Agriculture 10:345-353.

Carter, P.R. 1995. Late-Spring Frost and Postfrost Clipping Effects on Corn Growth and Yield. Journal of Production Agriculture 8:203-209.

Wolf, D.P., J. G. Coors, K. A. Albrecht, D. J. Undersander, and P. R. Carter. 1993. Forage Quality of Maize Genotypes Selected for Extreme Fiber Concentrations. Crop Science 33:1353-1359.

Wolf, D.P., J. G. Coors, K. A. Albrecht, D. J. Undersander, and P. R. Carter. 1993. Agronomic Evaluations of Maize Genotypes Selected for Extreme Fiber Concentrations. Crop Science 33:1359-1365.

Lund, M.G., P.R. Carter, and E.S. Oplinger. 1993. Tillage and Crop Rotation Affect Corn, Soybean, and Winter Wheat Yields. Journal of Production Agriculture 6:207-213 (1993).

Wiersma, D.W., P. R. Carter, K. A. Albrecht, and J. G. Coors. 1993. Kernel Milkline Stage and Corn Forage Yield, Quality, and Dry Matter Content. Journal of Production Agriculture 6:94-99.

Smith, M.A., and P. R. Carter. 1993. No-till Systems for Corn Following Hay or Pasture. Journal of Production Agriculture 6:46-52.

Smith, M.A., P. R. Carter, and A. A. Imholte. 1992. Conventional vs. No-Till Corn Following Alfalfa/Grass: Timing of Vegetation Kill. Agronomy Journal 84:78&786.

Smith, M.A., P. R. Carter, and A. A. Imholte. 1992. No-Till vs. Conventional Tillage for Late-Planted Corn following Hay Harvest. Journal of Production Agriculture 5:261-264.

Nafziger, Emerson D., Paul R. Carter, and Edwin E. Graham. 1991. Response of Corn to Uneven Emergence. Crop Science 31:811-815.

Meese, B.G., P.R. Carter, E.S. Oplinger, and J.W. Pendleton. 1991. Corn/Soybean Rotation Effect as Influenced by Tillage, Nitrogen, and Hybrid/Cultivar. Journal of Production Agriculture 4(1):474-80.

Graven, L.M. and P.R. Carter. 1991. Seed Quality Effect on Corn Performance under Conventional and No-Tillage Systems. Journal of Production Agriculture 4:366-373.

Carter, P.R. 1990. Clipping Corn following Early-Season Frost. Journal of Production Agriculture 3:394-398.

Graven, L.M., and P. R. Carter. 1990. Seed Size/Shape and Tillage System Effect on Corn Growth and Grain Yield. Journal of Production Agriculture 3:445-452.

Bundy, L.G., and P. R. Carter. 1988. Corn Hybrid Response to Nitrogen Fertilization in the Northern Corn Belt. Journal of Production Agriculture 1:99-104.

Carter, P.R., and K. D. Hudelson. 1988. Influence of Simulated Wind Lodging on Corn Growth and Grain Yield. Journal of Production Agriculture 1:295-299.

Imholte, A.A., and P.R. Carter. 1987. Planting Date and Tillage Effects on Corn Following Corn. Agronomy Journal 79:746-751.

Carter, P.R., and K. H. Barnett. 1987. Corn-Hybrid Performance under Conventional and No-Tillage Systems after Thinning. Agronomy Journal 79:919-926.

Bauer, P. J., and P. R. Carter. 1986. Effect of Seeding Date, Plant Density, Moisture Availability,and Soil Nitrogen Fertility on Maize Kernel Breakage Susceptibility. Crop Science 26:1220-1226.

Carter, P.R. 1986. Use of a contest based on net economic return to promote conservation tillage . Journal of Agronomic Education 15(2):84-88.

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