I am a new hobby farmer- doing it for the experience. I have one field that is 8 acres that I would like to put into corn this year. I am trying to learn, but this is a new experience for me. I bought a JD 7000 no till with liquid fertilizer. I need help determining fertilizer and herbicide programs.
Details on the field:
8 acres in central-southeast Ohio
Mostly clay loam
Long time hay field, corn 3 years ago followed by 2 years of soybeans.
This fall I applied 2 tons/acre lime since my soul tests last year determined it was low.
Last year was my first year with this field, I drilled beans and sprayed my own roundup. I sold about 42 bpa, but it seemed like there were a ton of beans too low on the plant for the combine to get (1-2" from the ground). I have a sprayer and am working on getting my pesticide applicators license. Last year I had some lambsquarters in the field.
So, how would you guys manage this field? I think I'm good on tillage, mostly regarding fertilizers, pesticides, rates, timing, etc. I do not have a soil test yet, just trying to get a feel for what fertilizers and herbicides to use and when.
Details on the field:
8 acres in central-southeast Ohio
Mostly clay loam
Long time hay field, corn 3 years ago followed by 2 years of soybeans.
This fall I applied 2 tons/acre lime since my soul tests last year determined it was low.
Last year was my first year with this field, I drilled beans and sprayed my own roundup. I sold about 42 bpa, but it seemed like there were a ton of beans too low on the plant for the combine to get (1-2" from the ground). I have a sprayer and am working on getting my pesticide applicators license. Last year I had some lambsquarters in the field.
So, how would you guys manage this field? I think I'm good on tillage, mostly regarding fertilizers, pesticides, rates, timing, etc. I do not have a soil test yet, just trying to get a feel for what fertilizers and herbicides to use and when.