McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm
Authors: Lori Abendroth (Iowa State University) , Roger W. Elmore (Iowa State University) , Leslie Freehill (Iowa State University)
Producers continue to plant corn earlier each year. In 2006, 50% of the statewide crop was planted by approximately April 25. Earlier planting dates are attributed to several factors: 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).