Source: John Hart, FARM PROGRESS, 3/21/19

Managing early growth in corn is vital because it allows you to establish a canopy faster and capture more light and the potential for higher yield. Establishing a good uniform stand early is necessary to reach the genetic potential of the corn plant. “Without getting it off to a good start, we’re a behind the Eight Ball all year,” said North Carolina State University Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Ron Heinige at an Extension grains production meeting at the Duplin County Center in Kenansville earlier this year.

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