Friday, May 8, 2009

Some things to consider when planting corn in May

Jim Herbek and Chad Lee, Extension Agronomists, University of KentuckyThe following was taken from the most recent Corn and Soybean Newsletter on corn planting dates.Use a corn hybrid with the Bt trait for corn borer. University of Kentucky research shows a yield benefit and an economic benefit to Bt corn borer hybrids planted in May. The later the planting date, the greater the yield benefit for