Wyffels Hybrids Hosts Corn Strategy Day in Illinois

Farmers heard presentations on the state of the economy, outlook for ethanol and agronomic management practices that can help contribute to higher corn yields.

Several hundred farmers attended the Corn Strategy Day event hosted by Wyffels Hybrids just outside of Litchfield, Ill.

During the one-day program, farmers heard presentations on the state of the economy, outlook for ethanol and agronomic management practices that can help contribute to higher corn yields.

In the following video, Stan Tarr, a regional manager with the company, shares highlights from the day-long program as well as some first-hand perspective on what he is seeing in central and southern Illinois corn fields.


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