Hopefully, many farmers are beginning to plant cornwhen this newsletter hits the mailbox. It is an exciting time for all of us, but it is also the time to remember that planting is not always about planting. It could also be the time when you challenge your production practices to see if any of the things you currently do could be done in a better or cheaper way without losing yield. You may also want to try some of the new technologies available to see if they will fit your production practices and give you a larger profit. In other words, spring is the time when you need to start planning your on-farm trials.