U Of I's Nafsiger: Planting Dates From Mid-April Most Profitable

Planting date responses are notoriously variable, depending on seasonal weather, says U. of I. agronomist Emerson Nafziger in the April 2 issue of Praire Farmer. But with a few exceptions, planting from mid-April through early May has produced the highest yields.

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