Crops Planted in Late June Suffer Big Yield Reductions

Wisconsin Ag Connection - National/World News - Study: Crops Planted in Late June Suffer Big Yield Reductions

A costly deadline looms for many growers in the Midwest, as every day of waiting for the weather to cooperate to plant corn and soybeans reduces potential yields. Research indicates that Illinois growers who plant corn or soybeans near the end of June can expect a 50-percent reduction in crop yield, according to a University of Illinois agriculture expert.

The USDA reports that corn and soybean growers in several Midwestern states are behind schedule on their planting. A cooler and wetter-than-average spring has left Illinois and Indiana furthest behind on planted corn and soybeans. Several other states are lagging behind their normal planting schedules, but by a lesser margin.