Stalk integrity becomes a bigger issue when the corn harvest
is drawn out.
University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says standability is always a concern where compaction occurred.
“Poor root growth (and) some genetics that might be involved (could also compromise stands). There was some lodging in some of those stressed areas more so than in other areas. But certainly with wet conditions and if it continues, (stalk integrity) will be an issue.”
He tells Brownfield green snap from high wind events earlier in the season also weaken corn stands.
Continue reading Corn stand concerns increasing at Brownfield Ag News.
