Send us a textSouthern rust is significantly impacting corn yields this season with up to 40 bushel differences between treated and untreated fields, making fungicide applications a solid ROI despite high input costs.• Corn prices remain similar to 1970s levels while production costs have increased dramatically• Questioning conventional nitrogen application rates with potential for lower rates if balanced nutrition is maintained• Deer show preference for corn with higher nutritional value, creating challenges near timber areas• Optimal corn harvest timing (20-24% moisture) provides highest yield potential but requires artificial drying• Balancing early corn harvest with soybean timing optimizes equipment usage and workflow• Challenging the "that's a young man's job" mentality by maintaining muscle mass and activity as we age• Importance of protein consumption and physical activity for maintaining strength and mobility in later yearsShare this podcast if you got any value out of it. You can send us a message at [email protected] the show

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