When an early frost occurs, corn producers need to know the impact of the damage on maturation and yield, and what to do with the frosted crop. This publication provides information on the effect of frost on grain development, describes options for handling the damaged corn, and discusses ways to reduce the risk of frost.

Apr 26, 2023 · My corn got frosted the last three years in a row. I plant early to beat heat and hope the spring rains come when plants are further along. The leaves tangle up some, but winds usually break em apart again.

Apr 19, 2012 · Will frosted corn recover? University of Illinois crop sciences professor Emerson Nafziger is concerned about frost damage to early-planted corn from the low temperatures in central and northern Illinois during the second week of April.

Mar 19, 2025 · If corn is frosted prior to 50% kernel milk, the moisture content of corn may be too high to be properly ensiled. However, during the drydown period, dry matter yield will decrease due to leaf loss, plant lodging and ear droppage.

Frost can cause damage to autumn corn crops when temperatures drop to or below freezing, resulting in wilted leaves and stalk damage. Learn how to identify and prevent zero-degree damage to your corn crops.

May 13, 2020 · Watching the recovery of emerged corn plants is not a new phenomenon, but it still looks ugly. What should you do when this happens? Wait a few days, eliminate emotion, and evaluate regrowth.

Feb 1, 2006 · Most of the time farmers deal with early- or late-season frosts that impact spring plant establishment or affect yield and harvest timing in the fall. Corn plants will not be killed by frost unless temperatures get cold enough to kill the …

allow the immature crop to stand in the field for several days following a frost for further drying. Determining the moisture content of the crop after it is frosted can be tricky. After the plant is frosted, the leaves turn brown and give the appearance of rapid dry down.

Oct 10, 2019 · Farmers may be looking at salvaging these crops by harvesting or selling some of those fields for silage. The key to making the most of frost-damaged corn silage is to harvest it at the correct moisture. Nutrient Quality. Slightly immature, frost damaged corn that has dented can make good silage.

Sep 24, 2019 · For late planted corn (Figure 2) the impact of not reaching physiological maturity (black layer) before a frost depends on corn stage and frost temperature and duration. A light frost (not less than -2°C) will likely damage leaves and halt any further photosynthesis but not penetrate stem tissues.