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Corn in NW MN is Some of the Best in the State

Published July 11, 2024

The corn is responding to the warmer weather that has settled into the region. “Warm humid weather is going to get that crop growing very rapidly so we are probably looking at tasseling in later July,” said Jeff Coulter, corn…

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Concern Goes Beyond Soil Temp at Planting

Published April 11, 2024

University of Minnesota Extension corn agronomist Jeff Coulter feels weather after corn planting is more critical than the soil temperature. "For corn, we don't need to wait until the soil temperature is 50 degrees for planting, we just need 50…

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Weighing Seed Decisions

Published October 20, 2023

In the latest edition of the Minnesota CropCast, University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Jeff Coulter said farmers are starting to plan for 2024. On average, the new hybrids coming out each year have the potential to increase yields by two…

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Spurts of Moisture Won’t Stop Harvest

Published October 19, 2023

Parts of Minnesota have been a little on the wet side up until this week. University of Minnesota Extension Corn Agronomist Jeff Coulter says corn harvest is coming along pretty well, despite random spurts of moisture. "It's drying down quickly,…

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Corn Hurt by Drought Stress

Published August 10, 2023

The entire state of Minnesota is dealing with abnormally dry conditions. "Most of the corn in Minnesota is under some sort of drought, but it's quite variable," reports Jeff Coulter, corn agronomist, University of Minnesota Extension. "The corn is mostly…

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Rapid Growth for Corn Crop

Published July 7, 2023

The Growing Degree Unit accumulation across the Northern Plains is above normal. "Rapid vegetative growth is common this type of year and we're always susceptible to green snap when crops grow this fast," reports Jeff Coulter, corn agronomist, University of…

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Little Impact on Yield

Published June 26, 2023

Before the weekend rain, the region was dealing with hot and dry conditions, increasing the worry about corn yields. "The good news is drought right now doesn't have a huge impact on corn yield," said Jeff Coulter, corn agronomist, University…

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Patience Needed

Published May 18, 2023

University of Minnesota Extension Corn Agronomist Jeff Coulter says early tillage in wet fields could cause corn emergence issues. "If we get out in the fields too early, it can create clogs, compaction, and cause emergence problems."

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Early Season Recommendations

Published April 27, 2023

The wet, cold soil has made it impossible for fieldwork to begin. University of Minnesota Extension Corn Agronomist Jeff Coulter says there are other factors more important than planting dates. "Like the two weeks before the tassels come out and three…

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At Least Another Month for Corn to Reach Black Layer

Published August 22, 2022

Corn maturity varies widely across the Northern Plains, depending on when it was planted. University of Minnesota Extension Corn Agronomist Jeff Coulter is fielding questions about frost dates. "A good general guideline is the corn needs 60 days once it…

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