Practical Farm Research® · 2022

Indiana Corn Planting Date Study - Population Response

The purpose of this study is to determine the Economic Optimum Seeding Rate (EOSR) relative to planting dates and if planting populations should be adjusted when planting is delayed.

2022 Indiana Corn Planting Date Study - Population Response
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The short version
What Beck’s set out to test
The purpose of this study is to determine the Economic Optimum Seeding Rate (EOSR) relative to planting dates and if planting populations should be adjusted when planting is delayed.
What they found

While there is a clear yield benefit to planting early in higher populations, the return on investment Beck's observed with the delayed planting date at a reduced rate was mainly driven by reduced seed costs.

The full findings

Observation While there is a clear yield benefit to planting early in higher populations, the return on investment Beck's observed with the delayed planting date at a reduced rate was mainly driven by reduced seed costs. 2022 Results 3-Year Planting Date - Population Response Net Return (2-Hybrid Average)

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