Corn School: Managing manure while dealing with corn rootworm resistance

Corn rootworm, manure, and soybeans — farmers don't often hear those three words in the same sentence but we've come to expect the unexpected in 2020. With growing resistance to corn rootworm traits in Ontario, many farmers who typically plant continuous corn will look to control the pest by expanding rotations to include soybeans. But what will livestock producers do with their manure when they add the oilseed to the rotation? For many continuous corn growers the crop plays a key role in helping them manage the nutrients their livestock produce. What options do growers have? Can you spread manure on soybeans? On this episode of Corn School, OMAFRA manure specialist Christine Brown discusses how corn makes a perfect home for livestock manure and why applying it to soybean fields is also an effective option. #corn #farming #agriculture Website: https://www.realagriculture.com/corn-school Find us on our other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/realagriculture Instagram: https://instagram.com/realagriculture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realagmedia