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Smut, a gray, moldy growth on corn ears, is present in most cornfields every year, but rarely at the level of 2012.
Here are some timely tips farmers can put to use in their fields during harvest.
Erik Petry, Rochelle, Ill., says he anticipates corn yields of roughly 100 bu./acre this year.
With an early harvest on the horizon for many farmers, air temperatures will likely be warmer than during typical October conditions.
Even though LaSalle County’s average corn yield was lower in 2011, its 177.3 bu. per acre was enough to pull off a win.
Pay close attention to pre-harvest intervals as drought conditions push an early soybean harvest this year.
The corn and wheat markets saw a weaker trade for the week as May corn closed nearly $.30 lower, while the wheat market slipped $.15 lower.
Corn prices jumped Friday on rumors that China had taken advantage of a recent price break to secure U.S. corn.
Optimal corn producing conditions after late planting boosted yields.