Crop Development
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We were dry, no rain in July or the first half of August. In the last ten day we have had just over 5 inches. The corn is turning yellow but has a ways to go to maturity. We have all the rain we need to finish the crops but we will need some heat. Base on the Rosin weed I do not think we will have an early frost, but a normal frost date is only a month away. The rain will add a little height to the cover crops which will be a good thing.
reddog
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I was in chamberlain on Friday. Things are extremely lush east of the river along theI 90 corridor, and dryer towards the river,but not seeing any yellowing in the corn or beans. I'm in lake Preston/Webster area today and the crops look extremely green and good here also. We got 9 tenths rain last night here. I don't think there's a chance for an early harvest of corn or beans. Oats are gone already.
1pheas4
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At what point is the ear done growing? Once it starts to dent?
Also, we've received more rain today here in N. IL. At this point does it even make a difference on yields---this late in the growing season.
1pheas4
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Would all this rain we've been getting this late in the growing season help the corn as far as adding "dry matter/growth" or at this point rain isn't a factor in corn/ear development?
mnmthunting
Banned
When corn ripens naturally it will add to the kernel until the husk and leaves are brown or mostly brown.
Events like killing frost and drought before the natural or normal ripening process will result in lighter kernels and ears not filled out to the end.
Events like killing frost and drought before the natural or normal ripening process will result in lighter kernels and ears not filled out to the end.
No, it needs moisture certainly. Test weight goes down without moisture so even though there may be as many kernels, they will weigh less. The total moisture need is less than it is when it is actively growing, but important none the less.
Any early frost will also cut yields by not allowing the kernels to fill properly.
UGUIDE
Active member
Anybody know as much about milo. I got 100 acres that needs to be harvested and taken too elevator. Poet requires 14% moisture to bring it in.
Got a ways to go I think.
Both corn and milo could use a killing frost to set things in motion. PLants are looking very green yet.
Believe corn needs 25% moisture or less to combine. With no margin on corn or imminent loss due to price you can be sure it will sit in field and dry down as long as possible since no one is going to be interested in drying or storing more corn.
Got a ways to go I think.
Both corn and milo could use a killing frost to set things in motion. PLants are looking very green yet.
Believe corn needs 25% moisture or less to combine. With no margin on corn or imminent loss due to price you can be sure it will sit in field and dry down as long as possible since no one is going to be interested in drying or storing more corn.
SDJIM
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I'm starting to think that once again the late season here in SD will be the time to be in the field. There is a lot of cover and the corn harvest looks to be late.
Last year early on several game/waterfowl production areas seemed to be almost barren of birds--then one day went duck hunting over decoys at dusk and sure there were ducks but what really was stunning were the HUGE numbers of pheasants that flew into this area and they all came out of standing corn and almost all came in after legal shooting hours.
Just my 2 cents worth--oh yea the roosters were crowing at sunset last night right in my back yard--darn:thumbsup:
Last year early on several game/waterfowl production areas seemed to be almost barren of birds--then one day went duck hunting over decoys at dusk and sure there were ducks but what really was stunning were the HUGE numbers of pheasants that flew into this area and they all came out of standing corn and almost all came in after legal shooting hours.
Just my 2 cents worth--oh yea the roosters were crowing at sunset last night right in my back yard--darn
:thumbsup:A freeze now here will delay harvest. If corn can mature before it freezes it will dry down faster. We need to miss this frost. I just returned from Sioux Falls and things are further along down there.