A fewer number of corn acres have reached dented stage than the five-year average according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With 51 percent of total corn acres planted by August 27, maturity in progressing to dent reached only 44 percent, seven percentage points short of the five-year average. Additionally, 62 percent of all corn acres in the top 18 corn-planted states in 2016 remained in good or excellent condition, 13 percentage points lower than last year at this time.
Only Tennessee surpassed the five-year average for crop progress with 38 percent of corn acres having reached mature stage, six points ahead of the five-year average of 32 percent at this point in the year.
To view the full report released today, click here.
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NCGA is taking a series of actions to do our part to help contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the economic fallout it is creating for corn farmers and our customers. Short term, this means instituting policies to protect the health and safety of our stakeholders and the broader communities we serve. Long term, we’re focused on creating solutions to help corn farmers and our customers recover from the financial impacts of this crisis.
CommonGround
CommonGround is a group of farmers connecting with consumers through conversations about science and research and personal stories about food and misinformation surrounding farming. Supported by the NCGA and state corn organizations.
SHP
The Soil Health Partnership (SHP) is a farmer-led initiative that fosters transformation in agriculture through improved soil health. Administered by NCGA the partnership has more than 220 working farms enrolled in 16 states. SHP’s mission is to utilize science and data to partner with farmers who are adopting conservation agricultural practices that improve the economic and environmental sustainability of the farm.
