The Kernel Lab @TheKernelLab
Research & Extension | Purdue Corn Agronomy We turn science into practical solutions that help farmers make better decisions in the field🌽 📍IN ag.purdue.edu/department/agr… West Lafayette, IN Joined August 2025-
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🚨 New week, new insights! Issue 31 is live 🌽 This week's edition covers Indiana corn progress, the many colors of early-season corn, and practical field management insights for a challenging growing season. 🔗ag.purdue.edu/news/departmen… @PurdueAg @PurdueAgryExt
🚨 New week, new insights! This week’s Issue 30 features Indiana corn progress updates, corn germination considerations, late planted hybrid decisions, and mycotoxin insights from Purdue specialists 🌽 🔗 bit.ly/Issue30Corn @PurdueAg @PurdueAgryExt
This week, we officially wrapped up planting season for The Kernel Lab🌽 Planting may be finished, but the work in the field is far from over. Looking forward to another season of research and learning. #TheKernelLab #PurdueAgronomy #CornResearch #PlantingSeason
In this webinar, Dr. Manni Singh, Michigan State University, discusses how early season planting may allow for longer maturity hybrids and shares key considerations for hybrid maturity selection across planting windows. Watch the full webinar: 👉 bit.ly/CornHybridMatu…
As we get further into May, it’s important to understand hybrid growing degree day compression and not pulling the trigger too soon on switching maturities. @PurdueAgryExt @PurdueAgronomy @PurdueAg @PurdueExtension farmprogress.com/corn/corn-plan…
🚨New week, new insights! This week’s Issue 29 features planting progress across Indiana, potential impacts of heavy rainfall and flooding on corn growth, and insights on corn ear rots and mycotoxins. 🔗bit.ly/Issue29Corn @PurdueAg @PurdueAgryExt
𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗘 🌽 Field season is underway, and the team has been out at ACRE laying out and staking research plots. Always good to be back in the field. 🌱 📸 Purdue Agricultural Communications @purdue_ag @purdueagronomy
Congratulations to Dr. Dan Quinn on receiving the University of Kentucky Plant and Soil Sciences Alumnus Early Career Award. 👏 We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and are grateful for the leadership he brings to The Kernel Lab and Purdue Agronomy. 🌽
It's a NEW WEEK, with NEW INSIGHTS. Subscribe today to join our mailing list and receive updates on corn production, disease management, and crop progress across Indiana. Check out this week's newsletter-bit.ly/Issue28Corn Click to join: purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_es…
🚨New week, new insights! This week’s Issue 28 features harvest timing impacts on kernel dry weight, cover crop termination strategies, and research on nitrous oxide emissions from corn fields. 🔗bit.ly/Issue28Corn @PurdueAg @PurdueAgryExt
It's a question many of us are trying to figure out: "What makes yield?" In our last episode, we sat down with @PurdueCorn to get his take on what is most important for maximizing your yield. Find out now: bit.ly/4e2BGKt
Proud of our grad students recognized at the 2026 Agronomy Graduate Student Awards! Congrats to Evan Cohagan, Jeferson Pimentel, Bruno Paulus Scheffer, Narciso Zapata, and Erick Oliva on this well-deserved recognition.👏🌽 #TheKernelLab #Agronomy
A big week for The Kernel Lab 🌽 Jose Vaca, Emely Gramajo, and Narciso Zapata successfully defended their MS theses. Proud of their hard work and excited to see their continued impact in agriculture. 🌱 #TheKernelLab #Agronomy
The guys sit down with @purdueagryext Dr. Daniel Quinn to talk about what takes corn from average to high-yielding. If you are looking to take your yields from good to great, you won't want to skip this one! 🎙️: @purduecorn Watch now: bit.ly/4e2BGKt
🌱 How do early growth stages shape corn yield? Dr. Harkirat Kaur (@WiscBadger_corn ) explains how early season development, from planting to V6, influences corn performance and yield potential. Watch the full webinar: 👉 bit.ly/4tmnOiO @CropNetwork #CornResearch
Replant Considerations for Corn. Watch at youtu.be/d1HxgMzMCQI. From @PurdueExtension's @PurdueCorn. @PurdueAg @PurdueAgronomy @DTelenko @INCornFarmers @IN_Corn @corn_network @NationalCorn #corn #plant26
🚨 New from the Kernel Lab Can satellite imagery support in-season N decisions? • ~17% of models were usable for AONR • V10–V11 showed the closest estimates Shows potential, but reliability depends on context & timing. 📄 bit.ly/cornimagery
This week, our lab participated in an Airtable workshop led by Adam Shanks @PurdueExtension. A hands-on session to improve how we manage and share research data across projects. Using Airtable? We’d like to hear how you apply it. If not, it’s a tool worth exploring.
🌽 How does weather stress impact corn yield? Dr. Alex Lindsey (@cropstressOSU) explains how weather related stress affects corn development and what it means for management decisions. Watch the full webinar: 👉 lnkd.in/diHsANgN @CropNetwork #CornResearch #Agronomy
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