In this episode we look at the disease situation as we approach 2023 harvest in North Carolina and we look at the decision of when to initiate harvest based on kernel moisture and other factors.

The episode covers the impact of heat on a corn crop and the key questions that corn growers should be asking as the crop enters the grain fill phase.

This episode answers the two most common questions about managing corn at tassel and silk stages of development

This is the time of the growing season when stinkbug management becomes critical.  We will discuss stinkbug types, how stinkbugs damage corn, scouting procedures and more with an expert - Dr. Dominic Reisig of North Carolina State University

This episode looks at the most important question a corn farmer faces in optimizing yield and profit

This episode covers the number one problem with early corn growth on heavy soils, silt loam, clay loam, or organic soil.  We will look at hidden problems that compromise nutrient uptake.

This podcast introduces the North Carolina Corn Kernels podcast series and covers the issues associated with early nutrient deficiencies on sandy soils.  In particular, I cover the impacts of seeding depth on sulfur uptake and the issues surrounding magnesium deficiency syndrome.