As corn advances through grain fill and approaches physiological maturity (black layer), one thing to watch for is premature ear declination or...
As corn harvest approaches in Indiana, it is important to start monitoring and managing for the presence of ear rots. Ear rots can reduce corn...
Although yield is always at the forefront of many corn farmers and agronomists’ minds during harvest, another important discussion topic each...
Recent storms and heavy rainfall brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl have crossed parts of Indiana this week and brought excessive winds...
In the last week, much of Indiana has received the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, with various locations receiving rainfall totals of 3-4+ inches of...
As planting season begins and corn plants begins to emerge, a very important step to take each spring is to assess the emergence of the corn plants...
The process of pollination is one of the most critical periods for grain yield determination in corn and successful pollination is largely...
As corn plants progress through grain fill and approach maturity, plant leaves naturally begin to senesce or die. Leaf senescence is a naturally...
In recent years, Indiana has experienced an increase in air quality concerns during the summer due to elevated incidence and severity of wildfires...
Recent storms which crossed Indiana brought welcome rains to current dry conditions, yet were not without additional challenges, which includes...
The biggest challenge so far this year for Indiana corn production has been the dry conditions experienced throughout the state (Figure 1). Despite...
Max air temperatures for central and southern Indiana averaged 89- and 90-degrees F, respectively for the week of June 12th, 2022 which measured...
Over the last couple weeks, portions of Indiana have received significant rainfall amounts that have approached > than 5-6 in. With this...
Recent storms that have crossed parts of Indiana have brought excessive winds which has resulted in corn being “flattened” from lodging...