The newly named chief conservationist of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Matthew Lohr, is a fifth-generation Virginia farmer committed to creating opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers and growers.
High-population corn planted in narrow rows is perking a lot of farmers’ ears these days. But regardless of whether you go with narrow rows or stay with wide rows, hybrid selection is still paramount.
Harvest is well underway, but there's still time to consider the benefit of periodically checking chaffers, sieves and other combine components to maintain accuracy.
