Posted by andy r on May 27, 2019 at 14:46:42 from (208.126.193.44):
I had hoped there would be an opening to plant corn. Around my area in Washington County, Iowa, tractors haven't moved for about one month. There is corn in the ground and well up, but mostly larger farmers who have to start early. Those of us who were waiting 5 to 6 days after ammonia was applied never got a chance to start. The ground is full of water and this week looks to be continued wet. I am thinking it could be the middle of June before any planting is done considering that it does stop raining. Maybe after June 15th my best option is to plant all soybeans. I hate to do it, but I know I can still raise 45 to 50 bushel beans. So, a couple questions. 1) In Eastern Iowa what is your experience with corn planted between June 15th and the 4th of July? What potential is left? I know Iowa State says one bushel loss per acre per day after May 10th. The nitrogen is already on. 2) How are soybeans going to do on prior soybean ground with 160 pounds of anhydrous ammonia applied? I would guess they could grow to 6' tall. If I selected a soybean variety with the best lodging score I am sure that would help. Maybe something that would bush and not be quite as tall. I feel really sorry for some neighbors who need 800 acres of corn to feed hogs that they have to take from a sow cooperative. They basically have just started planting corn. Sounds like they are planting corn no matter how late it gets. I hope they come to their senses and realize it can get too late.
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