Agriculture

10 articles in this category.

agricultureMar 15, 20265 min read

Average Corn Yield Per Acre by State: 2024 Data

See how your yield stacks up against state and national averages. USDA NASS 2024 data for every major corn-producing state and why they differ.

agricultureMar 18, 20265 min read

A practical field-scouting guide for estimating corn yield before harvest: sampling locations, ear measurement, and mistakes that skew your numbers.

agricultureMar 20, 20266 min read

From hybrid selection to nitrogen timing, these 7 factors drive corn yield the most. Here is which ones you control and how to optimize each.

agricultureMar 22, 20265 min read

Harvest moisture affects your drying costs, storage safety, and the bu/acre number you actually get paid for. How to manage it and what it means.

agricultureMar 25, 20264 min read

Planting population is the biggest lever you control at planting. Research-based seeding rates by soil type, yield environment, and hybrid.

agricultureMar 27, 20265 min read

Kernel weight is the most variable input in the corn yield formula. What drives kernels-per-bushel and how to pick the right value for your field.

agricultureMar 28, 20264 min read

Narrow-row corn shows a 5–10% yield bump over 30-inch rows in high-yield environments. But equipment costs often outweigh the benefit for most farms.

agricultureMar 29, 20265 min read

Ears per acre is the biggest driver of a yield estimate. A 10% counting error shifts your result by 15–20 bu/acre. Here is how to get it right.

agricultureMar 30, 20266 min read

Corn yield loss happens at every stage from planting to harvest. Top causes, how many bushels each costs, and the management steps to prevent them.

agricultureApr 1, 20264 min read

The NCGA record stands at 623 bu/acre, over three times the national average. Here is what record yields teach us about the biological ceiling.