Crop Comments from Corn College

July 25, 2012

By: Farm Journal Editors

Farmers from across the country share reports on the condition of their crops.

Corn College Hosts International Guest

A farmer from the United Kingdom gives a weather update for his area and what he’s learning at Farm Journal Corn College.

Farmer Expecting 60% of Average Yield

What was initially a fantastic-looking crop is now falling apart fast, says Illinois farmer Steve Pitstick. "Our crop was off to a fantastic crop. We were really excited about it until the 4th of July. Things are just falling apart really fast. I think I’m at around 60% of an average yield right now."

Iowa Grower Hopes for 200-bu. Yields

Doug Recker and his son Charlie travelled from Dyersville, Iowa, to attend Corn College this week. You can catch Recker’s corn update here as well as a special message from Charlie to someone he left behind at home.