In the Field at Corn College
A kernel count puts farmers one step closer to an accurate yield estimate.
In the Field at Corn College
3. Field agronomist Missy Bauer (left) walks Corn College attendees through the variables of in-field corn diagnostics.
In the Field at Corn College
corn College attendees look at how much of the corn stalk has been cannibalized and how much remains.
In the Field at Corn College
Field agronomist Missy Bauer talks to Corn College attendees about various planting abnormalities, including doubles and skips.
In the Field at Corn College
A lot of factors can affect in-field soil density, according to field agronomist Ken Ferrie.
In the Field at Corn College
A Corn College attendee knocks soil from the roots to get a better look.
In the Field at Corn College
A friendly dispute in corn kernel counting gets a laugh from Corn College attendees.
In the Field at Corn College
Agronomic coach Jason Kienast shows Corn College attendees how to gauge how much viable, un-cannibalized cornstalk remains.
In the Field at Corn College
Field agronomist Ken Ferrie demonstrates first-hand how compaction levels can affect moisture levels not only at the surface, but also at several feet underground.
In the Field at Corn College
Corn College attendees search for the remnants of the corn seed, which will help them determine the depth at which the crop was planted.
