EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 4 MIN
Make Sure That Seedbed's Really Ready - Cooper Humphries
from MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON · host Pam Jahnke
Wisconsin farmers are definitely making up for lost time! The latest planting progress report showed 31% of the corn was in the ground as of Sunday, 5/10. Cooper Humphries, district sales manager with Wyffels Hybrids says that growers don't want to make mistakes in a rush to catch up. Humphries specifically notes sidewall compaction and press wheel pressure when it comes to planter settings. Making sure those fine points are adjusted can make a big difference in emergence and overall root health for that plant. Humphries also notes that they've just introduced a new variety, 3299, a 103-day smart stax pro. He's already got in some of their test plots you'll want to watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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