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Building Your Max Yield System Plan – Step 2: Dialing in the Decisions
The data is in—now it’s time to make the decisions that build yield. In this Stalk Talk, we show how to dial in your hybrid placement, fertility, and crop protection plans on a field-by-field basis to maximize ROI and reduce stress in 2026.
Red Barn Enterprises
Oct 33 min read
No Rest for the Wicked (and the Righteous Don’t Need Any)
Midseason isn’t the time to coast. In this Stalk Talk column, learn how to protect your high-potential corn crop with timely fungicide, insecticide, and foliar nutrition. Plus, get tips for building a better 2026 plan while this season’s lessons are fresh. Don’t let summer distractions steal your yield. Grow Strong with Axis Seed—because Max Yield doesn’t happen by accident.
Red Barn Enterprises
Jul 222 min read
Mid Season Moves, Maximum Impact
Protect your pollination, fine-tune irrigation, and lock in yield. In this episode of the EZ Ag Podcast, Matt Long breaks down midseason moves that matter most. Learn when to spray fungicide, why foliar feeding counts, and how to stress-proof your crop. Plus, discover how early planning with the Max Yield System sets you up for a better 2026. Don’t miss it—tune in now for actionable tips that boost corn yield and ROI.Take the next step with
Red Barn Enterprises
Jul 224 min read
What Factors Influence the Severity of Spider Mite Infestations in Corn?
What drives spider mite outbreaks in corn? In this Dwayne's 2 Cents, we break down key factors that influence mite pressure—weather, predators, crop stress, hybrid choice, and more. Learn how scouting, smart management, and timely action can protect your crop. Stay ahead of infestations and safeguard your yield this season.
Red Barn Enterprises
Jul 72 min read
Take the Long View: Maximize Yield and Manage Corn Rootworm
Maximize corn yield in 2026 with a smart Corn Rootworm (CRW) strategy. Use the Max Yield System and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to stay ahead—scout fields, spray CRW beetles 10 days after tassel, and use Soil DNA testing for field-specific pressure. Pair hybrids with the right CRW traits and apply Revline Hopper Throttle with Guard X for root protection. Plan now for top-end yield on continuous corn acres. Red Barn is ready to help.
Red Barn Enterprises
Jul 72 min read
Optimize What You’ve Planted, Protect What You’ve Built
June is where yield potential becomes yield reality—if you're paying attention. Learn how to evaluate NEPS, scout for stress, and manage irrigation with purpose. Grow with intention, not assumption, and make every pass count with Axis Seed – Red Barn.
Red Barn Enterprises
Jun 83 min read
June in the field, making real time evaluations that optimize yield.
June is the turning point for yield. In this EzAg Podcast, Matt Long shares how to scout smarter, evaluate Net Effective Plant Stand (NEPS), identify stressors, and make mid-season adjustments using BW Fusion tools. Tune in to turn your Max Yield System plan into real results.
Red Barn Enterprises
Jun 84 min read
What to do when your plans fail: adjusting without abandoning the Max Yield System
When plans shift, don’t panic—pivot. In this episode of the EZ Ag Podcast, Matt Long breaks down how to adjust your Max Yield System without abandoning it. Learn how to handle late planting, missed herbicide passes, and crop switches with smart, field-first decisions. Stay focused, stay flexible, and protect your yield. Grow your crop—and your legacy—with Axis Seed – Red Barn.
Red Barn Enterprises
May 254 min read
Max Yield Factor #5 – Post-Planting Management
Post-Planting Management is the 5th Factor of the Max Yield System—and a key step to turning potential into profit. Use NEPS to evaluate emergence and guide in-season decisions. Push high-potential fields with BW Fusion’s FullSun or protect compromised stands with Relax RX. It’s time to walk your fields, manage with intent, and invest where it counts. Grow your crop. Grow your legacy.
Red Barn Enterprises
May 253 min read
“If You Don’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage It”
Post-planting evaluations are key to protecting yield. Use stand counts and NEPS (Net Effective Plant Stand) between V3–V6 to assess emergence uniformity and estimate yield potential. A high NEPS means your field is ready for Max Yield—feed and protect it with strategic inputs like Full Sun, Relax Rx, and AmiNo from BW Fusion. The Max Yield System turns data into bushels.
Red Barn Enterprises
May 42 min read
Post Planting Management – The Fifth Factor
Post-planting evaluations are key to protecting yield. In this episode, Matt Long explains how to use Net Effective Plant Stand (NEPS) to measure emergence uniformity and estimate yield potential. From stand counts to in-season feeding with BW Fusion tools, the Max Yield System helps you turn data into ROI. Don’t guess—evaluate, adjust, and protect your crop’s full potential.
Red Barn Enterprises
May 45 min read
Post Planting Management
Planting may be done, but the real race is just beginning. In this week’s EZ Ag episode, Matt Long shares post-planting strategies to help your crop “Stress Less” with proven BW Fusion products like Relax RX, AmiNo, and FullSun. Learn how to manage abiotic stress and maximize yield from here on out.
Red Barn Enterprises
Jun 4, 20242 min read
Two Cornerstones of Advice for Effective Weed Control
Good weed control practices are integral to a successful system that produces a top crop each year. In this EZ Ag update, Matt Long...
Red Barn Enterprises
Jun 19, 20231 min read
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