Who is Randy Dowdy?
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Who is Randy Dowdy?
Randy Dowdy is a first generation farmer from Georgia. He operates a 1,700-acre corn, soybean and peanuts farm. Randy set the world corn yield record in 2014 with a yield of 503 BPA. In 2016, he set the world record in soybeans at 171 BPA and reached a personal best corn haul on his farm of 521 BPA.
What is the world record corn yield?
David Hula is no stranger to high yielding fields. This season, he shattered the world corn yield record of 542 bushels per acre – which was also set by Hula in 2017 – with 616 bushels per acre.
What is the record soybean yield?
190.23 bushels per acre
That’s right. Randy Dowdy has done it again! He’s broken the world record for soybean yield with 190.23 bushels per acre using BRANDT’s proprietary nutritionals.
How many kg is a bushel of soybeans?
27.2155 kg
| Soy and Wheat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 bushel of soy | 60 pounds | 27.2155 kg |
| 1 bag of soy | 60 kg | 2.20462 bushels |
| 1 bushel/acre | 67.25 kg/ha | |
| 1,00 dolar/bushel | 2.2046 dolar/bag |
How do you count nodes in soybeans?
Count the number of nodes on the main stem that have or had a fully developed leaf beginning with the unifoliate leaf node (1st leaf node). 2. A leaf is fully developed when the trifoliate at the node immediately above it is unrolled so the two edges of each leaflet are not touching.
How many days is corn emergence?
Variability in plant size — whether from cool soil temperatures or from frost – will affect plant-to-plant competition and reduce yield. Corn typically requires 90 to 120 Growing Degree Days (GDD) from planting to emergence.
Why is my corn so uneven?
Uneven corn emergence is most commonly caused by variable soil moisture levels in the seed zone at or shortly after planting. Moisture at seed-depth may be adequate for seed germination and emergence in some areas of a field but not in others.
How much does it cost to grow corn per acre?
Total non-land costs are projected at $755 per acre for corn, a $124 increase over the $631 per acres cost in 2021 (see Table 1). Similarly, soybean non-land costs are projected at $476 per acre, a $101 per acre increase over the 2021 level. Both corn and soybean costs will be at record levels.
What is the profit per acre of soybeans?
Soybeans will take an even bigger hit, from $321 per acre profitability in 2021 to $179 per acre in 2022, according to the projections. That projection comes as more farmers say they intend to plant soybean acres at record rates, according to the USDA. Profits for soybeans are projected to decrease 44% from 2021.
How much oil is in a ton of soybeans?
Conversion Table
| 1 bushel of soybeans | = 60 pounds = 10.7 pounds of crude soy oil = 47.5 pounds of soybean meal = 39 pounds of soy flour = 20 pounds of soy protein concentrate = 11.8 pounds of isolated soy protein |
|---|---|
| 1 short ton of soybean meal | = 42.08 bushels of soybeans |
| 1 metric ton of soybean oil | = 206 bushels of soybeans |
How do you increase the yield of soybeans?
9 steps to higher soybean yields
- Maintain your fertility foundation.
- Plant early and consider prescription planting and variable variety placement.
- Use of seed treatments and inoculants.
- Use a preemergence herbicide.
- Manage residue in no-till soybeans.
- Manage white mold.
- Don’t overlook harvest loss.
How tall is corn at V4 stage?
12 inches tall
Corn at the V4 growth stage is near or at 12 inches tall.
How cold is too cold for corn?
50 degrees Fahrenheit
Soil and water temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit can damage corn seed and reduce yield. The first 48 hours corn seed are in the soil is critical. If soil temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit during this time, it can lead to chilling injury and ultimately reduced yield.
Does corn height affect yield?
Most plants reach full height by the end of pollination. Corn heights may appear to even out as all tassels completely emerge. Successful pollination of shorter corn is still expected; however, full canopies are needed to reach yield potential. Short plant height is not expected to negatively affect yield.
What type of emergence does corn have?
Corn typically requires from 100 to 120 Growing Degree Days (GDD, Fahrenheit) to emerge. Under warm soil conditions, the calendar time from planting to emergence can be as little as 4 days. Under cold soil conditions, emergence can take as long as four weeks.
