Source:NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 3/22/21


Higher Corn Populations? Where is the Industry Headed?
In this video, Area Agent, Tim Hambrick, discusses why higher populations are a trend and what to consider before we plant more seeds to the acre.

Just like yield, corn populations continue to increase. Today’s hybrid
can take tighter spacing, has better standability, better drought tolerance and better root systems – all which often lead to increased yield at higher populations.

For more of this story, click here.