Tillers in Corn, Separate the Fact from Fiction

Tillers in Corn, Separate the Fact from Fiction

Tillers are vegetative or reproductive shoots that grow from the base of grass plants. Corn is a highly specialized grass plant. While tillers are an essential part of wheat, barley, and oat production, they are perceived to be far less desirable in corn. They are commonly referred to as “suckers,” because of the old wives tale that they “suck” the nutrients from the main stem. Research from the University of Illinois has shown that this is not the case. Many agronomists agree that the overall effect of tillers is usually neutral. There may be some benefit to tillers if corn is produced for silage because more dry matter is produced per unit area.

Scouting for Western Bean Cutworm Egg Masses

Scouting for Western Bean Cutworm Egg Masses

All late tasseling fields should be checked now… WHAT TO SCOUT: prioritize scouting of late planted fields or other fields that have not tasseled or have tasseled later than the majority of fields in your area. WBC are showing a very strong preference for pre-tasseled fields, so any pre-tassel fields will have many more egg masses laid in them. This doesn’t mean you won’t get any eggs laid in a field that is in tassel, but the majority of eggs will be laid in pre-tassel fields (if available) so start there. They also seem to be showing some preference for fields with sandy soils. Make sure you scout at least 20 plants in each of 5 different areas of the field. The more plants you check the better.

DKC44 Series 2900 CHU

DKC44 Series

Suited for all tillage systems
Very good choice for early planting
Performs well on all soil types
Excellent root and stalk strength

Product Versions:

DKC44-92 2900 CHU
DKC44-93 2900 CHU
DKC46-60 2900 CHU

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