Craig Allaman
@CraigAgronomy
Lead Agronomist @ Cornelius Seed | Sharing tips, research, and field insights to boost your farm's success.
Is it insect poo 💩 or tar spot? Here’s how I identify the corn disease during the growing season.
What a handsome fella 😎. Another great episode, where have they been hiding these guys?
Keeping things independent 🌱💪 Farmers deserve choice, competition, and quality. That’s why independent seed companies matter now more than ever. As your local independent seed company we can bring diverse genetics, tailored solutions, and real value to your farm.
Typical long silk on our C6900 conventional hybrid. This is not related to the tassel wrap/ pollination issues going around. Just early and aggressive silking. 👌🏻
I hear the guest speaker for this podcast is quite good
Tune in to spotify or your favorite podcast app 🌽 to hear our latest Corn Rootworm podcast. Listen: shorturl.at/R8HZM
🌽 Dive into the heart of corn rootworm management with Juan and Craig on this week's Podcast! Discover effective strategies and learn what goes on beneath the soil. Don't miss this deep-rooted discussion! Watch: youtu.be/URfuiO4d9Dg
Found these unique roots scouting for corn rootworm in Dyersville, IA. Any guesses of what happened here?
Wind damage can be devastating, but understanding your crops resilience is key. 🔑 With this recent hit of wind damage in Cornelius Country our pro tip is to wait 3-4 days before making any final judgements. Your corn may come back to life. If you have any questions reach out…
Stunted, striped, and struggling? It could be zinc. Today I presented on key causes that correlate to causing zinc deficiency in corn🌽 If you detect a deficiency consider foliar applications for in-season corrections.
Gotta give credit to AI where credit is due. This is a neat tool!
Out scouting weed pressure & don’t have your weed ID book handy? In 5 easy steps you can use Apple’s visual intelligence to take a stab at it. It’s most usable for those that have an idea what they think it is - bad angle/ photo its quick to error.
Farming decisions can be tricky! Tune in to our latest podcast as Juan and Craig delve into why side dressing could be key for your crop's success.🌽 Watch: youtu.be/ipmYc6grOt4 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2FdXBr…
Be sure to use this FREE Nitrogen Calculator cornnratecalc.org/calculator
"real talk" 👇
⚠️ Pause. Walk. Look. ⚠️ Your seed is in the ground—but the work isn’t done. Now’s the time to get out in the field and check for early agronomic issues. Don’t scout from the windshield—contact a Cornelius Seed team member and we’ll walk the field with you. Let’s catch potential…
Final stand Tune up 35k, untreated 34k. The big difference, it took three days to 34k in the untreated and the Treated had a 35k stand day 1 of emergence. We will see how this correlates to plant health and yield this season. @PlantItProfit #Plant25 #CorneliusCountry
Another TuneUp+ Corn powered by ether and NewLeaf TS201 check. Day 1 35k treated 30k untreated. This one is on the Fayette/Clayton county line. @PlantItProfit #CorneliusCountry #Plant25
TuneUp+ Corn powered by ether w/ New Leaf TS201 trial in far SE Fayette county. Treated has a 4k stand advantage day 1! #PlantItProfit #CorneliusCountry #Plant25
📢Pause & Check Your Fields! Recent rains may have caused soil crusting, which can block corn & soybean emergence. Walk your fields now to spot hard crusts (especially in clay soils). Look for uneven stands or seedlings struggling to break through. Early action (like rotary…
I better watch out or Janie will be taking over my agronomy presentations. 👨🏫
🚀 🌱RAPID RISERS: Hybrids that rise above! Perfect for early planting with elite vigor and emergence. Watch Janie’s plot study video to see why they’re a great choice! Follow along these next few weeks for more updates on the plot.
Take notes, use flagging kits, take pictures. All of this is valuable to help you monitor and paint a complete picture at the end of the season.
🌱 Time to check your corn and soybean stands! Ensure a healthy crop with these expert tips from Iowa State University Extension. Visit the links below for detailed guides on stand assessments. Corn: crops.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/s… Soybean: crops.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/s…
Delivery status: Seed bulk boxes locked, loaded, and itching to sprout into planting season! 🌱
Tune in to hear who my draft pick is for this growing season 🌱
🚨NEW Podcast Now Available 🚨 Join Juan, Craig, and James in "The Seed Draft: Scouting the Next Big Hybrids" as they break down the art of seed selection. 🌽✨ 📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/LxsVfgkW16k 🎧 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/25d6dG…