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hatrack

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3. In addition, it's just plain too damned hot

Reply to TheWraith (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 7, 2012, 01:58 PM

Jul 2012

Photosynthesis essentially stops once you get to 104F, and in addition to that, if pollination takes place during an extreme heat wave, the pollen dies.

When that happens, you end up with ears of corn with no kernels on them. At that point, it might be worth chopping for silage, or just leave the stover in place for next year.

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I'm guessing the problem is water? TheWraith Jul 2012 #1

About 50% of the US cornbelt is in significant hydrologic drought. n.t HereSince1628 Jul 2012 #2

In addition, it's just plain too damned hot hatrack Jul 2012 #3