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Dr. Maninder Singh discusses the impact of planting timing and field conditions on corn and soybean productivity in northern cropping systems.

In this Corn Special Series episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Maninder Singh, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Cropping Systems Agronomy at Michigan State University, explains how planting timing and field conditions influence corn and soybean productivity in northern cropping systems. Key factors such as soil temperature, soil moisture, planting order, seeding rate decisions, and hybrid maturity are discussed to improve yield stability and profitability. Listen now on all major platforms. “Timely planting decisions in northern cropping systems depend more on soil moisture and soil temperature conditions than on selecting a fixed calendar date.” Meet the guest: Dr. Maninder Singh is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Cropping Systems Agronomy at Michigan State University. Research, extension, and teaching programs focus on improving productivity, profitability, and resilience of northern cropping systems, particularly corn, soybean, and wheat. Work includes planting strategies, canopy architecture, crop management, and plant pathogen interactions. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love…

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Guest: Dr. Maninder Singh

Topics covered

• corn planting
• soybean planting
• crop productivity
• northern cropping systems
• planting strategies

Keywords

• corn
• soybean
• planting strategy
• soil temperature
• soil moisture
• seeding rate
• hybrid maturity

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Organizations: Michigan State University

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