Replant Decision to Maximize Corn Yield for NCGA Contest

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May 31, 2024

DATE | May 2024

LOCATION | Belmont, WI

CROP | Corn

THREAT | Stand Count

MISSION | 1 2 3 4 5 6

PROBLEM

Less than ideal stand counts in the western part of the field.
This field is enrolled in the NCGA contest, so the grower needs perfect stand count to reach their performance goals.

RECOMMENDATION

Use Taranis’ zone mapping feature to create a prescription for replanting 18 acres.
Review the second mission to evaluate the emergence of planted areas.
Assess the reasons behind the need for replanting.

OPPORTUNITY

Timely replant to reach stand goals to reach maximum yield potential for this field.
The agronomist provided a meaningful touchpoint with the growers to provide advice on replanting.

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