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Study Highlights Environmental And Seasonal Effects On Maize Hybrids

Study Highlights Environmental And Seasonal Effects On Maize Hybrids

Maize is a staple cereal across Africa that is also consumed globally. Rich in protein, the crop that is a significant source of dietary fiber in human nutrition is also one of the primary ingredients in animal feed production because of its high-energy content and digestibility.

However, for many years, farmers in rural Africa have lacked access to improved farming technologies, clean and pest-resistant seeds, and proper agronomic practices that will help reform the economic value of maize. Cultivated by rural farmers, maize has been identified as one of the crops that can combat global food shortages.

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Planting the First Ever Crop on My New Ground

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We just planted the first crop ever on Zach's newly purchased 38-acre field, and it wasn't without its challenges. In this video, we dig behind the planter to check soil moisture, talk through our starter fertilizer program, and discover this ground has some heavier soil than expected, including high magnesium levels and some mucky conditions down deep.