Mar 13, 2019 · By 2016, 22 percent of total U.S. corn acreage was planted with drought-tolerant (DT) varieties. DT corn is concentrated in drought-prone regions of the United States and tends to be combined with other GE traits and used along with conservation tillage and irrigation.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture produces weekly maps and charts displaying locations and percentages of drought-affected areas corn, soybeans, hay, cattle, and winter wheat.

The world's first drought-tolerant biotechnology trait for corn, DroughtGard ® Hybrids products are designed to help corn plants resist drought stress and minimize the risk associated with one key, unpredictable factor: The weather.

Oct 11, 2023 · Fortunately, our livestock-based agriculture means we have many ways to salvage corn in our state. If you're faced with drought-stunted corn, consider some ideas below for managing this crop. The condition and yield potential of the crop should be monitored as the season progresses.

Agriculture in Drought* * Numbers represent the percent of each commodity located in moderate or more intense drought (D1+) and the changes since last week and last year. United States Department of Agriculture This product was prepared by the USDA Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB).

Mar 6, 2023 · Vennam studies how corn responds to drought. In his latest research, Vennam and his lab group looked at how sensitive corn flowering is to drought and the impacts it has for farmers.

Understanding drought severity, duration and stage of crop growth while under drought can be helpful in setting proper yield expectations, as well as determining if harvesting early as silage will provide more value than previously intended grain.

Corn is very susceptible to drought damage due to the plant’s requirement for water for cell elongation and it’s inability to delay vegetative growth. Therefore, there is always the danger of yield loss regardless of the timing of dry weather.

Jul 21, 2017 · Crops with deep root systems explore a greater volume of soil are able to withstand drought conditions better. Corn leaf rolling is the primary symptom of drought. Greying of leaf tissue will occur under extremely severe conditions.

The drought affected the production of livestock and field crops such as wheat, corn, and soybean production in the Great Plains and Midwest and accounted for $14.5 billion in loss payments by the federal crop insurance program.