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As we approach a new season, we maintain a strong commitment to our Gold Standard: an unsurpassed level of excellence that we consistently deliver to our customers. From product placement and agronomic support to equipment calibration and grain marketing, we continually look for new ways to improve our products and services.
For 2012, our corn, soybean and alfalfa lineup includes several innovations to help increase your profit potential. Plus, every bag is backed by the outstanding service and support of your Gold Country Seed® team. We live the Gold Standard each day – ensuring you receive the information, tools and support that add real value to your operation.
Early Planting Risks
Warm temperatures this spring have created the opportunity for growers to get into the field much earlier than normal. Planting corn early has many benefits that can be significant. However, planting that occurs prior to the optimum planting window, even when conditions are fit, incurs some risk. For instance, cold temperatures or a frost after emergence could impact yield, and crop insurance may not provide full coverage.
Drought Forecast
Planting decisions for 2012 are approaching quickly. A warm winter with minimal snowfall has followed a dry fall, which has raised questions concerning adjustments that may be needed to plant corn if dry conditions persist. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor forecasts that drought conditions will persist or intensify in the Upper Midwest and High Plains into the corn planting window.
Before Replanting...
Proper removal of a poor stand of corn, before replanting, is important to avoid volunteer corn competition in the second corn crop. University studies reported yield decreases of 0.6%, 3.0%, 5.9% and 11.8% when volunteer corn plants were at the following populations 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000 plants per acre. Pictured above, is a field that has been damaged by erosion.
New Technologies
For 2012, more Gold Country Seed products will feature the Acceleron® seed treatment system. Designed to complement new seed and trait products, Acceleron can improve stands and plant health to maximize performance potential.
2012 Seed Solutions Guide
Our corn, soybean and alfalfa lineup for 2012 includes several new product innovations to help increase your profit potential. In addition, every bag of seed is backed by the outstanding service and support of your Gold Country Seed® team.