In this agronomy update, Nate Mayer and Jerry Mathis, Field Agronomists for Beck’s Hybrids, evaluate late-season stalk integrity as we prepare for harvest.

Some of the methods used to evaluate the status of our corn crops include:

• Lean Test: Determines harvestability and stalk degradation
• Pinch Test: Squeeze the base of the stalk to determine stalk rot and stalk integrity issues
• Splitting the Stalk: Evaluates the integrity of the inside of the stalk

Check out the video to learn more as you start to plan out your harvest schedule.

~ Nate Mayer & Jerry Mathis – Field Agronomists