Farmers Digital Solutions 1-866-668-5565 • www.todaypublicationsfd.net October 2022 Central USA Farming Issue 20 While a cornfield’s bushels per acre is measured by the combine, it is set months before. Genetics play a role, but the final yield is caused by environmental conditions and management practices. “From an agronomy point of view, corn yield is all about ears per area, kernel number and kernel weight,” says Joe Lauer, University of Wisconsin agronomist. “The plant adjusts yield components according to environment and management influences during the growing season.” By understanding when and how yield is determined, you can make more profitable decisions throughout the growing season. “Of course, weather drives everything, but these issues we have more control over.” ~Joe Lauer, University of Wisconsin agronomist HOW YOUR MANAGEMENT CAN IMPACT KEY CORN YIELD COMPONENTSBy SARA SCHAFER
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