Agricultural Engineering/Agronomy, Central Iowa, and BioCentury Research Farms

Corn Planting Date

Authors: Lori Abendroth (Iowa State University) , Roger W. Elmore (Iowa State University) , Leslie Freehill (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Producers continue to plant corn earlier every year. In 2006, 50% of the statewide crop was planted by approximately April 25. Earlier planting dates are a result of several reasons: larger acreage per producer, less spring tillage, advancements in hybrids, and seed treatments. Planting the crop during the optimum window is important to achieving high yields.

Keywords: Agronomy

How to Cite: Abendroth, L. , Elmore, R. W. & Freehill, L. (2007) “Corn Planting Date”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2006(1).