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Fowler Agronomic Education Director Early Planting Pays Corn planting delays were common in the Spring of 1978 and again in 1979. Yet new national yield records were set each year. Does that mean all the "plant early" advice corn farmers have been subjected to over the years was wrong? We're not backing off at all on the yield $nd per­ formance benefits of planting early. We'll get to that in a moment. First, some comment about the past two seasons. Although many areas were unable to start planting as early as intended, most made rapid progress later and finished planting at a normal time. Big equipment and long hours made it possible to finish planting on time so that the "late planting" season wasn't all that late. A big factor had to be the growing seasons, which turned out to be unusually favorable both years. Higher-than-normal late summer temperatures pushed the 1978 crop to maturity, overcoming concern about large amounts of wet corn. Relatively mild tem­ peratures and adequate mositure prevailed during the critical pollination period both years. In all, growing conditions were more favorable than would generally be expected. All too often, we are in­ clined to consider only the last growing season when planning for the next. There is no way that one season will duplicate the previous one. There is no way, even wi th sophis t ica ted technology, to predict weather conditions a season ahead. So this leaves us with "average" or "normal" as the best to use for planning. We won't always be right, but over the years we won't be far off, either, if our plans are developed in anticipation of a normal season. So our evaluation of planting dates needs to continue over several seasons. Long-term date-of- planting trials, both university and agri-industry, favor early planting of corn. For instance, a 12-year study in central Iowa gave solid evidence of maximum corn yields from April 24 plan­ tings. Yields tapered off for planting dates between April 24 and May 10 and started to decline sharply after that. After five years of testing at a leading research center in southwest Georgia, March 7 plantings were averaging 10 bushels per acre better than the next-best date, March 17. Consequently, they initiated a Feb. 26 planting date and now, after four years, it is averaging eight bushels per acre better than the March 7 plantings. A 9-year Ohio State university test shows yield from April 8 plantings averaging above that from earlier or later planting dates. This was supported by four years of data from DeKalb plots at Greenville, Ohio, where yields from plantings during the first week of April were six bushels per acre better than mid-April plantings and beat mid-May by more than 30 bushels. The thing about the data, regardless of source, is that there are heavy yield and performance penal t ies associated with late plan­ ting. The key really isn't "plant early," it is "avoid late planting." The only way to keep from planting late is to start early and finish on time. There are other, often over looked, benef i t s associated with early corn planting. It's the cheapest way a grower can achieve higher corn yields and lower grain _ moisture. At DeKalb" we have measured 5 to 8 percent drier grain on a given Fall day with the same hybrid as a result of planting in mid-April instead of mid- May. Later planted corn usually has more problems with diseases, second brood European corn borers, and pollination during hot, dry weather. Early-planted corn is more efficient in water, nutrient, and energy use - producing more grain with essentially the same inputs. Grain from early-planted corn tends to be higher in test weight, too. Can corn be planted too early? Sure. You have to adjust, for the season. Calendar dates are not the final determinant. Neither are soil temperatures or the size of oak leaves unerring guides. Corn can generally be planted as soon as soil and weather conditions permit in the spring. Stay off wet soils until they are ready to work but be ready to go when the soil is ready. ^American Viewpoints Bible Church Will Feature Two Choirs We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economies. Franklin Delano Roosevelt The Wonder Lake Bible church, 7500 Howe road, Wonder Lake, will host the West Suburban hospital student nurses' choir, under the direction . of John F.' Wilson, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, If the mythical man from another planet came to visit the earth he would probably go back at the first opportunity. • • • • Once in a while we cling to the idea that men will, some day, be able to live with each other* peacefully. April 4. The singers will present a one-hour program concluding with song arrangements in the theme of Calvary. On Sunday at 10:50 a.m. there will be an Easter morning worship service. Sunday at 6 p.m. the senior choir will present its annual Easter cantata ^entitled "This Same Jesus", arranged by Paul Mickelson. .This cantata is an excellent series of hymns and gospel songs fully illustrating the hope and promise of the Lord's resurrection. PAGE 7-PLAINDEALEB. FREDA Y.APRIL 4. U» Legislative Results These are final figures on the 33rd district Legislature race for the three top vote getters in five counties. The winners were Jill Zwick and Richard Ktemm. Although there has been no official announcement, the initial word was that Richard Burnidge, who now holds the office of representative in the 33rd district on an appointment, would ask for a recount because of the closeness of the vote. Republican leaders in McHenry county have no indication that he will do so. Klemm Winnebago 157.5 DeKalb 186 Kane 1,216.5 Boone ; 336 McHenry 12,441 Totals V !' 14,337 Burnidge 159 831 8,395.5 772 4,711.5 14,267 Zwick 717 520 3,792 2,359 13,410 20,798 2 year term Carol DOMBROWSKI 2 Oulifjed cariidatas for School Board Dist 15 2 CaaiiSates who will NOT VOIE to raise YOM tauws 3 year term Kathy CICHONSKI 2 Candidates willing to OPEN LINES it coeeiiicatioi 2 Candidates willing to wort for the BEST SCHOOLS possible 2 Candidates free different areas of McHenry afforts wider representation 2 Candidates witti a willingness to wort with All BOARD MEMBERS * REMEMBER TO VOTE 2 year term Carol DOMBROWSKI APRIL 12 (Adv. paid for by candidate) 3 year term Kathy CICHONSKI $>'0i EEDQG j TIRE VALUE IN1980 g;J|S + ***.6 S WHATEVER YOU DRIVE. 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