Late Corn or Make a Change

So the story goes, back when corn was raised to feed the mules, the elderly farmer was leaving the bank of a Central MS Delta town. A young fellow apporached him and asked, "Sir, you always make a good corn crop. When is the best time to plant corn"? The old fellow replied, "March". To which the young man further inquired, "Well, when is the second best time to plant corn?" The gentleman again said calmly, "March". So with just a hint of frustration, the young fellow pressed on, "Well, what if you can't get your corn planted in March?" The old fellow calmly replied, "Wait until next March".

The modern corn varieties of today are certainly more adapted to the summer weather conditions of the Mid-South. And cotton and soybeans are certainly well adapted to July and August weather conditions. Maybe you can find the old gentleman and get his advice. Otherwise, visit with your local agchemical company reps or your Extension agent.

I'm glad that is a decision I do not have to make.

--Tom Crumby