Local corn yields expected to be only average

Yield and quality of soybeans appears above average
 

  • A farmer harvests corn in an irrigated field northeast of Marquette last week. Corn yields are reported to be only average this year locally, due to disease pressure from tar spot and southern rust as well as some unfavorable weather conditions later in the growing season.
    A farmer harvests corn in an irrigated field northeast of Marquette last week. Corn yields are reported to be only average this year locally, due to disease pressure from tar spot and southern rust as well as some unfavorable weather conditions later in the growing season.
    With the soybean harvest nearly complete in Hamilton County and the corn harvest well underway after being delayed by abundant rains the first weekend of October, reports are starting to come in regarding the yield totals and quality of this year’s crops. And while reports from area farmers and agronomists indicate a solid year in terms of yields for soybeans, thanks to some late-season weath...

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