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How do we manage this year's corn so we have a handle on volunteer corn next year?

Bob Hartzler

September 22, 2020

1 Min Read
Corn plants lie on the ground following a derecho storm near Polo, Illinois, on Aug. 10, 2020. The storm brought wind gusts o
Corn plants lie on the ground following a derecho storm near Polo, Illinois, on Aug. 10, 2020. Daniel Acker/Stringer/Getty Images News

August's derecho left many Iowans with unharvestable corn. For operations that left their corn in the field, decisions should be made to reduce the problem of volunteer corn next planting season. 

In this video, Field Agronomist Meaghan Anderson and Weed Specialist Bob Hartzler discuss the unique situation many farmers face with volunteer and options for encouraging germination this fall and reducing the number of volunteer plants you may have to deal with next year. 

Source: Iowa State Universitywhich is solely responsible for the information provided and is wholly owned by the source. Informa Business Media and all its subsidiaries are not responsible for any of the content contained in this information asset. 

About the Author(s)

Bob Hartzler

Bob Hartzler is an extension weed specialist at Iowa State University. 

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