E Central NE | dewgubbe - 10/28/2017 20:30
I think most corn is suffering from a weakened ear shank from this seasons weather, and now the wind is doing its thing.
I think you are exactly right. My crop scout sent me this
Ear Drop:
1. What causes ears to drop ?
a. Weather stress at silking: The problem is most severe when extreme high temperatures occur at silking. High temperatures during silking can result in a weak shank attachment.
b. Favorable weather after drought conditions: When ear and shank development happen during drought/heat stress conditions followed by favorable weather at grain fill, weak shanks are unable to hold on to the heavier ears.
c. Fertility deficiency: When you have stalks that start to cannibalize you can also see ears start to slip because of weak shank integrity from the plant
d. Rapid dry down of the ear: Plants can be more susceptible to ear drop because of rapid dry down of the shank
We fit this description pretty good. Extreme high temps at silking, favorable weather in August and a freeze about 2 weeks ago that led to rapid dry down of the shank.
Edited by precisefarmer 10/29/2017 07:56
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Unl cropwatch huge corn loss from wind.
