Best Management Practices for Corn Production in South Dakota

Authors

Troy Bauder, Department of Soil & Crop Science, Colorado State University
Dwayne L. Beck, Dakota Lakes Research Farm, South Dakota State University
Sue L. Blodgett, Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University
C. Gregg Carlson, Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University
Michael A. Catangui, Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University
David E. Clay, Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University
Sharon A. Clay, Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University
Darrell L. Deneke, Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University
Martin A. Draper, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
B. Wade French, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Billy W. Fuller, Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University
Robert G. Hall, Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University
Curt A. Hoffbeck, Pioneer Hi-Bred International
Daniel S. Humburg, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept., South Dakota State University
Marie A. Langham, Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University
Douglas D. Malo, Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University
Mike J. Moechnig, Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University
Richard E. Nicolai, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept., South Dakota State University
Kurtis D. Reitsma, Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University
Bradley E. Ruden, Plant Diagnostic Clinic, South Dakota State University
Thomas E. Schumacher, Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University
Dennis P. Todey, State Climate Office, South Dakota State University
Todd P. Trooien, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept., South Dakota State University
Hal D. Werner, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept., South Dakota State University
James A. Wilson, Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University
Howard J. Woodard, Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University
Leon J. Wrage, Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University

Document Type

Circular

Type

text

Format

PDF

Department

Plant Science

Publication Date

5-2009

Publisher

South Dakota State University, College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences

Circular No.

0929

Pages

137

Description

Table of Contents:

Introduction [Page] 1

1. Corn Growth and Development [Page] 3

2. Corn Hybrid Selection [Page] 9

3. Corn Planting Guide [Page] 13

4. Seasonal Hazards—Frost, Hail, Drought, and Flooding [Page] 17

5. Tillage, Crop Rotations, and Cover Crops [Page] 21

6. Irrigation and Salt Management [Page] 31

7. Soil Fertility [Page] 39

8. Corn Insect Pests [Page] 49

9. Corn Diseases in South Dakota [Page] 59

10. Weeds and Herbicide Injury in Corn [Page] 71

11. Corn Grain Harvest [Page] 93

12. Corn Drying and Storage [Page] 99

13. Recordkeeping [Page] 107

14. Useful Calculations: Corn Yields and Storage Requirements [Page] 111

15. Corn Calendar and Troubleshooting Guide [Page] 121

16. Websites with Related Information [Page] 125

Comments

This is the complete publication. Individual authors are listed in the table of contents.

Language

English

Rights

© 2009 by South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota

Recommended Citation

Bauder, Troy et al., "Best Management Practices for Corn Production in South Dakota" (2009). SDSU Extension Circulars. 0929. https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_circ/490.