Indiana Corn Research & Updates Newsletter
Indiana Corn Update - Issue #33 — 24 August 2026
Indiana corn progress, Corn root architecture, corn anthers, USDA crop production forecast, weather.
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Agronomy
Late-season Rainfall, Flooding, and Cloudy Weather Impacts on Indiana Corn — 20 August 2026
During the week of August 11, much of Indiana received excessive to record-setting rainfall (Figure 1). Portions of eastern Indiana, for example,...
Agronomy
Corn Anthers: What Are They and Why Do They Matter? — 09 July 2026
Throughout July in Indiana, tassels begin to emerge above the corn canopy, signaling the start of pollination. Although pollination lasts only...
Indiana Corn Research & Updates Newsletter
Indiana Corn Update - Issue #32 — 09 July 2026
Indiana corn progress, mycotoxins & weather
Agronomy
How Flooding and Soil Waterlogging Affect Corn Growth and Yield — 09 June 2026
Many areas of Indiana experienced excessive rainfall from mid-May through late June (Figure 1), with some locations receiving more than 10–15...
Indiana Corn Research & Updates Newsletter
Indiana Corn Update - Issue #31 — 29 May 2026
Indiana corn planting progress, & weather
Indiana Corn Research & Updates Newsletter
Indiana Corn Update - Issue #30 — 19 May 2026
Indiana corn planting progress, Late Planted Corn Hybrid Decisions, mycotoxins & weather
Agronomy
It's Not Easy Being Green: The Many Colors of Early Season Corn — 05 May 2026
As corn begins to emerge and develop across Indiana, questions often arise regarding the range of plant color differences observed within fields...
Indiana Corn Research & Updates Newsletter
Indiana Corn Update - Issue #29 — 30 April 2026
Indiana corn planting progress, flooding stresses, and corn ear rot & mycotoxins
Indiana Corn Research & Updates Newsletter
Indiana Corn Update - Issue #28 — 15 April 2026
Cover crop strategies for weed control, N₂O emissions in corn, and the impacts of harvest timing on harvestability.
Agronomy
Late Planted Corn Hybrid Decisions & Growing Degree Day (GDD) Compression — 13 April 2026
Depending on the year and specific location across Indiana, spring weather conditions are often unpredictable, and planting delays can extend into...
Indiana Corn Research & Updates Newsletter
Indiana Corn Update - Issue #27 — 12 March 2026
Early weed control, planting conditions, and nitrogen–sulfur management influence corn performance.
Agronomy
Corn Planting Considerations for the 2026 Growing Season — 10 February 2026
As the 2026 corn growing season approaches, conversations across Indiana and the broader Corn Belt are once again centering on one of the most...
Agronomy
Importance of Corn Harvest Timing & Potential Impacts on Kernel Dry Weight — 11 January 2026
Each fall and winter, one common question that we often receive is specific to the idea of “phantom yield loss” or...
The Kernel
Wrapped Tassels in Corn: Now What? — 04 August 2025
One of the more unusual issues showing up in Indiana corn fields this summer is “tassel wrapping”, a phenomenon where the uppermost...
