Most of this post was published in one of my articles in 2021.  It is important to revisit this again to help understand what is contributing to uneven stands.  Corn planting has been delayed a little and a lot more corn is to be planted.  There is plenty of time left in March and early… Read More Revisiting the Flag Test in Corn at Emergence

USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) just held a stakeholder briefing regarding the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). Full details will be released by USDA at 1 pm ET today.   Sign-ups will start tomorrow, March 19, and will run through August 15, 2025. USDA will mail pre-filled applications to producers. However, growers can go… Read More Best News for Corn Growers in a Year