Articles tagged under: Jeff Coulter
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,…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…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…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…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."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…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…Corn Matters
Published July 18, 2022
The warmer weather is helping the corn grow quickly to make up time from delayed planting. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, presented by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Corn Matters
Published August 25, 2021
University of Minnesota Extension agronomist Jeff Coulter has been fielding quite a few questions about baling corn. Learn more in Corn Matters, an update from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.