Dry conditions impacting corn as pollination approaches 

A Purdue University Extension corn specialist says he’s concerned dry conditions could impact corn pollination in parts of the Corn Belt. Dan Quinn says the latest U.S. drought monitor shows some of east central Illinois and northwest Indiana as abnormally to moderately dry.  “The R1 growth stage, silking, or when the tassel emerges, that is when corn is […]

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