Updated Forecasts Of Corn Yield And Maturity Available For The Corn Belt

Aug 18, 2015

By Jeff Coulter, Extension Corn Specialist

Much of the corn in Minnesota is in the milk stage. Soil moisture levels and air temperatures for much of the corn in Minnesota have been favorable since pollination, but some regions have become dry.

Stress due to dry conditions through the end of the milk stage can reduce grain yield by reducing the number of kernels per plant. After the milk stage, kernel number per plant is set and kernels become doughy. Stress occurring between the dough stage and maturity reduces grain yield by reducing kernel weight.

To evaluate, in real time, the impact of this season’s weather on corn yield potential and its spatial variability across the Corn Belt, simulations of 2015 yield potential were updated on August 12 by University of Nebraska researchers. Results are available at https://cropwatch.unl.edu/hybrid-maize-aug-14-yield-forecasts.

Updated yield forecasts, estimates for the dates of maturity, and predicted probabilities of an early killing freeze will be available in late August.

Source: umn.edu

Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.