date:Jul 10, 2013
soil can inhibit the process and create ears with damaged kernels.
Despite some indications of problems, Dr. Ciampitti said, I am seeing really good corn crops in different areas of the state.
What will be really critical between now and the end of the season is how much rain will we be able to get in the next few weeks, he noted.
He said the need for additional rain along with the summer heat underscores the potential damage inherent in the combination of high heat with low soil moisture.