Now is a good time to fine tune nitrogen management, too. For no-tillers, though, it's not an option. On the market side of the equation, corn futures have begun to show signs of life. South American soybean acres are up and corn acres down due to increased nitrogen costs. That's good news for corn prices.
Most market analysts agree there's more upside potential to corn right now than beans.
Watch markets closely to sell your 2001 crop during winter rallies. Regardless of what markets do over a single season, a winning crop strategy will always include a combination of crops in rotation. Use your own costs of production to determine what works best on your farm. Pencil out a crop budget for your farm before making your 2001 planting decisions.