Some parts of the northern Corn Belt where planting has just begun are experiencing wet, cool conditions.
University of Minnesota Extension corn agronomist Jeff Coulter says he’s not overly concerned about seed germination.
“It’s colder outside right now, but we’re not hovering near freezing.”
Imibibitional chilling can occur when melting snow or cold rain gets absorbed by the seedling, sometimes delaying growth, limiting nutrient uptake, or even allow for soil disease and pest entry.
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