Corn Crops Growing Rapidly Thanks To Moisture, Heat

Corn crops in the province are reaching tassling, thanks to good moisture and heat.

 

When it comes to the excess moisture concerns in areas of the province, Manitoba Corn Growers Association agronomist Morgan Cott says corn is deep-rooted and takes in a lot of water, so the precipitation has been good for the most part.

 

"But I guess it depends how wet you are," she says. "Corn struggles if the water stands for too long, so it might become a little bit pale and lose some of the nutrients it wants. But I think with the weather, it's probably going to dry up reasonably well, just because of the time of the year and the heat and the sun. The corn crops are growing so fast this year, so as soon as the sun starts shining properly, the corn will start using that water quite well."

 

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