Delayed Corn Planting Considerations: Central Corn Belt
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Switching to Earlier Maturity Hybrids
Switching to Earlier Maturity Hybrids
Results indicate that farmers should plant full season hybrids until at least May 24. Switching to an early maturity hybrid prior to this point most likely will not be beneficial and may result in reduced profitability. |
Figure 1. Profitability of full-season (111-115 CRM) vs. early maturity (99-102 CRM) hybrids by planting date in the Central Corn Belt.
Figure 2. Profitability of mid-maturity (103-110 CRM) vs. early maturity (99-102 CRM) hybrids by planting date in the Central Corn Belt.