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Tag: stalk lodging
Corn: Researchers Look to Improve Stalk Strength Jul 3, 2021
Corn is one of the most important cereal crops in the world. But stalk lodging destroys up to one-quarter of the U.S. corn crop each year. Stalk lodging is breakage […]
Iowa Corn: Tips for Harvesting Downed Crops – Video Sep 29, 2020
Farmers in Iowa are faced with some new challenges this harvest season after the derecho swept through the state in early August. In this video, Ben Covington and Dr. Matt Darr with […]
Nebraska Corn: Stalk Quality Concerns Widespread Oct 4, 2019
Extremely stressful growing conditions occurred during much of 2019 in Nebraska, including wet conditions early that delayed planting, record rainfall during July and August, and continued wet conditions into September. […]
Michigan Corn: Evaluate Stalk Strength Prior to Harvest Sep 28, 2018
The 2018 growing season has been pretty quiet in many locations across southern Michigan when it comes to thunderstorm activity. While we have not seen too much in the way […]
Ohio Corn: Stress During Grain Fill? Expect Stalk Health Problems Aug 25, 2017
Serious crop stress during the grain filling period of corn increases the risk of stalk rots and stalk lodging (breakage) prior to grain harvest. Among the more common serious stresses that can […]
Louisiana Corn: Late-Season Weather Having Impact Aug 14, 2014
Damage includes lodging of the tops of the plants to complete stalk lodging.
