Corn Update

Corn is growing rapidly and moisture demands are quickly climbing exceeding .40 inches per day.  Green snap has been observed in many area fields recently in varying degrees. Green snap may occur when corn is rapidly growing and is exposed to high winds. Several factors contribute to risk of green snap, first and foremost is wind velocity and condition of the plant. The faster the corn is growing the more susceptible it is to green snap. The use of phenoxy herbicides (ie dicamba, 2,4-D, ect) may also contribute to green snap.  Different corn hybrids may be more or less disposed to green snap; most seed companies rate their hybrids as they are developed.

Green snap in corn