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Farming Smarter in 2025: Precision Agriculture & Maximizing Profits with Jason Webster, Part 1

Jason Webster, lead agronomist at the Precision Technology Institute (PTI) Farm, shares groundbreaking insights at the 2025 Planter and Sprayer Clinic hosted by Precision Agri Services Inc. In this engaging presentation, Jason discusses strategies for farming smarter in 2025, covering precision planting, irrigation management, high-yield techniques, fertilizer optimization, and soil health improvements. With 38 years of farming experience, Jason presents data-driven research from the PTI Farm, showing how farmers can maximize profits and efficiency despite lower commodity prices. Learn about agronomic trials, strip tillage, planter setup, and technology innovations that can make a real difference in your operation. Watch now to discover how smart farming techniques can boost yields, enhance sustainability, and improve your bottom line in 2025 and beyond! Watch for Part 2 of Jason's talk -    • Farming Smarter in 2025: Precision Ag...   Key Takeaways: 1. Corn Yield Potential & Data-Driven Farming Webster opened with corn yield progression at the PTI Farm, showing an increase from 267 bushels per acre (2018) to 426 bushels per acre (2023). 2. The Importance of Planter Setup & Precision Planting Planter accuracy directly impacts yield. Webster stressed adjusting row unit downforce, meter accuracy, and singulation to avoid skips and doubles. Furrow management is critical: Ensuring proper seed-to-soil contact can prevent yield loss due to poor emergence. Flag testing confirmed that corn plants emerging 48 hours late lost up to 80% of their yield potential. 3. Fertilizer Placement: Strip-Till vs. Broadcast Strip-till nutrient banding outperformed broadcast applications in both corn and soybeans. Banding fertilizers at planting improved nutrient uptake, yield, and ROI. PTI Farm trials showed: Strip-till increased corn yield by 23 bushels per acre over broadcast. Applying nutrients in the furrow at planting resulted in higher early-season root development and emergence. 4. Optimizing Nitrogen Management Webster analyzed nitrogen efficiency strategies, demonstrating that spoon-feeding nitrogen at multiple points in the season improves uptake and minimizes loss. Best approach: Weed & feed application with pre-emergent herbicide. Planter-applied nitrogen with conceal system. Side-dress application via Y-drops or coulters. Key finding: Applying all nitrogen upfront led to inefficiency and yield loss compared to split applications. 5. Row Spacing & Seeding Rate Adjustments for Corn 30-inch row corn remains industry standard, but 20-inch and 15-inch rows are showing promise in trials. Narrow rows provided better canopy closure, improved water retention, and higher yield in drought conditions. 6. Fungicide & Disease Management in Corn Fungicide applications at VT (tasseling) and R1 increased yields by 6-12 bushels per acre. Biggest yield loss came from ignoring crown rot and stalk disease—Webster highlighted that flutriafol fungicide (Ziway) at planting prevented early-season stalk infections. Takeaway: Farmers should focus on preventative disease control, not just reactive fungicide applications. 7. Planter Fertilization: In-Furrow & 5-Way Banding Strategy Webster introduced the 5-way banding approach, placing nutrients in multiple zones to maximize root uptake. In-furrow: Biologicals and sugars to promote early root growth. Wings (furrow jet): Phosphorus and zinc for early-season energy. Conceal system: Nitrogen, potassium, sulfur, and boron for sustained growth. 8. Short Corn Trials & Harvest Efficiency Webster previewed his short corn hybrid trials, stating that shorter hybrids could improve standability and disease resistance. Challenges with short corn: Ear placement lower on the stalk, increasing risk of ear drop and yield loss if left in the field too long. Requires higher planting populations, which can lead to moisture stress in dry conditions. Future focus: Testing short corn in 15-inch and 20-inch rows to determine best practices. 9. Smart Hydrogel & Water Retention Technology Webster introduced Smart Hydrogel, a water-absorbing polymer that retains moisture in the soil. 2024 trials showed a 19.2 bushel increase in corn yield due to better moisture availability. Cost-effective solution for drought-prone areas, lasting up to three years in the soil. 10. Economics of Early vs. Late Planting Dates Early planting (before April 15) risked reduced emergence due to cold soils, resulting in a $260 per acre loss. Best planting window: April 16 - May 6 for maximum yield potential. Delayed planting beyond May 10 resulted in a 15-20 bushel per acre yield penalty. -- Precision Agri Services Inc. Phone - (419) 628-4167 Website - https://precisionagriservices.com/ Email - [email protected] FB - / precisionagriservices X - / pasi_tech