The CropCast podcast, anchored by Dave Nicolai and Seth Naeve, recently featured in-depth discussions on the current state of Minnesota's corn and soybean crops. Their guests, Mark Bernard, an independent crop consultant, and Tom Hoverstad, a researcher at the Southern Research and Outreach Center, provided valuable insights.
Tom delved into how the 2023 weather has impacted corn and soybean yields in southern Minnesota. He stressed that the region faced its fourth driest crop growing season since 1915, which has had effect on yield projections and corn stalk quality for the upcoming fall.
On the other hand, Mark shed light on his experience during the recent August Pro Farmer Crop Tour held in the Midwest. This tour covered several states, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota, assessing crop yields. Mark's revelations on the tour's findings, especially concerning the national and Minnesota-specific estimates for corn and soybean yields, were noteworthy.
Both experts highlighted the unique challenges the 2023 harvest may present. Among the concerns are poor stalk quality, soybean stem diseases, and weather-induced obstacles.
The podcast aims to offer listeners research-backed insights that can shape the future of crops in the state. Those interested can easily subscribe to the podcast through several popular platforms.
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Categories: Minnesota, Crops, Corn, Soybeans