Dylan Mangel
faculty
- Asst Professor Plant Pathology University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
402-472-2559
On campus, dial 2-2559
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icon-academic-capEducation
- Ph D, Kansas State University, 2022
icon-business-chartResearch & Grants
- SCN Education in Nebraska, Ne Soybean Board, October 2022
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.