To examine how planting depth impacts plant population, emergence and yield.

The takeaway from this study was more about the consequences of planting too shallow than about finding the ideal planting depth. Creating the optimal micro-environment at planting is key for consistent, high yields. The top inch of soil fluctuates drastically in both temperature and moisture, so planting at this depth results in inconsistent water imbibition and ultimately reduced, uneven emergence. Planting too shallow can also negatively affect nodal root development, creating standability issues later in the season.

 Fall burndown: 12 oz. Authority® MTZ DF, 1 qt. Brash®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX®, Pre: 3.5 oz. Corvus®, 1 qt. Atrazine, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX, Post: 3 oz. Capreno®, 1 qt. Roundup PowerMAX | 

2021 Iowa Soybean SINGULATION STUDY 15 IN. ROWS

2021 Iowa Soybean POPULATION STUDY FOLIAR RESPONSE

Planting Depth Study

2016 Indiana Corn Planting Depth Study

Use whenever the name of a PFR Study mentions Population, Planting Date, Planting Depth, Planting Speed, Planting Film, Singulation, Talc, Row Width, Soil Amendment, Pre-Emerge, Pre-Emergent, Delayed Planting, Crop Rotation, Water Management, Tire Pressure, Strip Cropping, Herbicide Additive, and/or Maturity.