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mossberghunter93 02-18-2009 08:18 AM
RE: Corn!?!?
 
Ok so I will probly go to the feed store and see what they got in terms of good corn seed.BTW I dont really care for organic stuff.

haystack 02-18-2009 10:55 AM
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Hey mossberghunter93, It has not been mentioned, and maybe you already know. Corn needs allot of nitrogen,to get a decent ear. For fairly good ground i use 50 to 100lbs per acre. It usually takes 1lb of nitrogen to get 1 bushel of grain. Nitrogen has came down in price some, but its still high. If you got access, poultry litter is a good alternative. Also, sometimes feed stores that sell Seed corn will have a busted bag they will sell much cheaper.
Grown for grain, 1 bag will plant 2.5 to 3 acres, and will need up to 300lbs of nitrogen.

Hope that helps

Redclub 02-18-2009 11:56 AM
RE: Corn!?!?
 
ORIGINAL: mossberghunter93

Ok so I will probly go to the feed store and see what they got in terms of good corn seed.BTW I dont really care for organic stuff.
Go to pheasants forever and get seed corn for $15 a bag round-up ready. The reason corn is in rows and spaced is because it has to eat (needs nutrients).
Redclub

2Poppa 02-18-2009 12:20 PM
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Interesting read guys ... I felt like I just got educated on the corn industry!

farm hunter 02-18-2009 04:43 PM
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Corn grown in rows is much more effecient to grow than broadcast. And its easier to spray - and essential if you plan to mechanically cultivate to control weeds.

True the deer don't care about rows.

mossberghunter93 02-19-2009 07:15 AM
RE: Corn!?!?
 
ORIGINAL: haystack

Hey mossberghunter93, It has not been mentioned, and maybe you already know. Corn needs allot of nitrogen,to get a decent ear. For fairly good ground i use 50 to 100lbs per acre. It usually takes 1lb of nitrogen to get 1 bushel of grain. Nitrogen has came down in price some, but its still high. If you got access, poultry litter is a good alternative. Also, sometimes feed stores that sell Seed corn will have a busted bag they will sell much cheaper.
Grown for grain, 1 bag will plant 2.5 to 3 acres, and will need up to 300lbs of nitrogen.

Hope that helps
Yeah I have heard of that working well as a fertilizer. I actually raise chickens and ducks for 4H/eggs/meat so I do get some manure and I'll figure out a way to spread it over my corn.

haystack 02-19-2009 08:04 AM
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Hey Mossberghunter93,

Good to hear you raise poultry, That manure has everything corn needs. It is usually best to apply it before you plant, anywhere from a month to right before the day you plant. Good luck spreading it though it will be work, but well worth it, And besides, Thats what makes country boys well COUNTRY BOYS. If you need any more info,let us know.

mossberghunter93 02-19-2009 02:07 PM
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Ok thanks haystack for your help ill keep you guys posted and ill eventually get some pics up.

keyshunter 02-21-2009 06:05 AM
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Mossberghunter,
You will need to incorporate the manure. If you do not, most of the nitrogen willbe lostinto the air when the weather warms up.

mossberghunter93 02-21-2009 07:46 AM
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What do you mean by that?


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