Elk Mound Seed Blog

Are you wondering if all that talk of ordering a particular size of seed corn has anything to do with a farm's ability to see significant profits? At Elk Mound Seed, we do offer the chance to order sized seed, keep this in mind for next year's crop. Read on to learn more about seed corn and how sizing affects your yields.What is Sized Corn Seed?The size and shape of seed corn is determined by where each kernel grows on the ear of corn. Small and round seeds are grown at the tip of the ear …

Before planting new grass in the great Midwest, you'll quickly realize that there's quite a bit of research involved before you can make a selection. Why? Well, not all grass is alike and some grass grows better depending on the location or climate. In addition to this, many need to take into consideration such details regarding the characteristics of their property. For example, a shady yard might need more or less care than a yard exposed to full sunlight.Here are some great grasses we r …

Who doesn’t like the results of a good survey? This one in particular has us excited. We’ve been talking with farmers about cover crops for quite a few years now. Recently, the calls are coming in, and farmers are seeing the value of cover crops. The results of 2016-2017 National Cover Crop Surveydemonstrates that even further. The survey was conducted by CTIC(Conservation Technology Information Center) with funding support from USDA-SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) program …

You may have heard local farmers talking about planting cover crop seeds between growing seasons. But did you know that even home gardens can benefit from cover crop seed? These specialized plants add soil nourishment and can control early weeds. For home gardeners growing edibles, cover crops are a “secret weapon.”Choosing Cover Crop SeedsEach cover crop species offers specific benefits. Among the advantages, they may offer are the ability to smother weeds, or to add various nutrients to …

Iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) can reduce plant growth and have a negative effect on soybean yield potential. IDC does not always affect an entire soybean field at one time, but the areas where IDC is present can show up to a 30 percent yield loss. Below we take a closer look at IDC and how it can damage a soybean plant.Why is Iron Important for Soybean Plants?Iron is one of the necessary micronutrients for soybean plant growth and development and is important for the following:●The devel …