Farmers who plant -- or replant -- after June 20 may see yields drop by half
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 09:49
in Biology & Nature
A costly deadline looms for many growers in the Midwest, as every day of waiting for the weather to cooperate to plant corn and soybeans reduces potential yields. Illinois growers who plant corn or soybeans near the end of June can expect a 50 percent reduction in crop yield, according to a University of Illinois agriculture expert.