A pair of agronomists say farmers need to utilize patience when evaluating newly emerged corn and soybean crops for potential freeze damage. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois with Dekalb / Asgrow, says many areas of the Corn Belt dipped below freezing early Monday morning. “Soybeans are generally freeze tolerant down to about 28 degrees.” […]
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