Source: SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 4/21/21


Many growers might not think weeds are a factor that can impact corn yield. Dean Grossnickle, agronomy service representative with Syngenta says higher yield potential really starts with early-season weed control. Grossnickle says weeds that emerge with the corn plant impact its health, “These weeds do impact corn in a lot of different ways, but weeds present at corn emergence are an immediate source of stress and cause corn to enact a series of defensive measures. Corn stalks will grow taller and also those weeds will grow wider to better compete for sunlight which will..."

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