Happy New Year! And the Winners of the Top 10 New Products Contest Are...

Jan 02, 2025

It’s the calm before the storm here at Farm Equipment headquarters on New Year’s Eve. With our Precision Farming Dealer Summit set for Jan. 6-7 in Louisville, Ky., and the upcoming issue of Farm Equipment going to print just 2 weeks after that, January is always the most action-packed month of the year for us.

February is a close second with the National Farm Machinery Show and the World Ag Expo taking place at the same time on the week of Feb. 10 (apologies to my wife Alex, looks like I’ll be a little late for Valentine’s Day dinner). 2025 will start with a bang, and I can’t wait to check out some of the new technology on display at these shows, including the following winners of the World Ag Expo’s Top 10 New Products contest.

3 in 1 Orchard Brush Rake-Shredder-Blower by HCL Machine Works

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Video: R3 Corn Growth Stage Explained: Why Late-Season Tissue Sampling Matters

Corn pollination may be behind us, but the work isn't over.

In this field update from the Nutrien Innovation Farm in Champaign, Illinois, agronomist Tim Sickman discusses why growers should stay engaged with field scouting during the R3 (milk) stage of corn development. While favorable weather, strong pollination, and early grain fill are encouraging signs, important questions about crop nutrition and yield potential still remain.

Tim explains: What the R3 corn growth stage looks like

Why successful pollination isn't the finish line

The importance of late-season field scouting

How tissue sampling can identify nutrient deficiencies

The role of sulfur, zinc, potassium, and other nutrients during grain fill

Using tissue analysis to improve future fertility management plans

As corn moves through grain fill, understanding nutrient availability and plant health can provide valuable insights for maximizing yield potential and planning for next season.