Resources to help you plant – with precision. Here are our top Pioneer Agronomy articles and videos on the most important pre-season and planting topics.
Before You Start
Pre-season Planter Checklist
From planter singulation to seed furrow creation, use this preseason planter maintenance checklist to help prevent common seeding problems that result from improper setup, maintenance and operation.
Working soils that are too wet can lead to a number of problems that impact emergence. Learn how to determine when soil is ready for field work and planting.
Research has shown that planting corn at least 2 inches deep can improve uniformity of emergence by placing seeds into a more consistent seedbed and improving seed-to-soil contact.
Starter fertilizer benefits corn seedlings when growth of the nodal root system is slowed by weather, impeded by seedbed conditions, or damaged by pests or other factors.
How Planting Depth and Soil Texture Affect Corn Emergence
Research has shown that optimum planting depth for corn varies between 1 inch to over 3 inches depending on soil texture, moisture, temperature, seeding date, and other factors.