Dipak Santra
faculty
- Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Courtesy Professor Panhandle Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
4502 Ave I
Scottsbluff
NE
69361-4939
US
Work
308-632-1244
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icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors
- Chair, The 3rd International Millet Symposium 2018, 2018
Proper Corn Planting Depth Critical to Successful Season
April 2, 2010
With these nice spring days, you may be eager to start planting, even in wet soils where planting may be difficult. Remember that many agronomic problems that occur later in the season start with how things were done at planting, particularly the planting depth you use. Problems can include:e proper depth.
Soil Temperature: A Guide for Planting Agronomic Crops in Nebraska
Feb. 2, 2011
Seeds require optimum soil temperatures to initiate germination and sustain early development, irrespective of the climate zone or year. Farmers who plant before the soil reaches optimum temperatures assume a higher risk of yield loss. This could be due to such factors as seed death, poor germination, or limited initial growth.