IARN – One of the newest and most unique developments in seed technology has been the emergence of short stature corn. Believe it or not, there are many different benefits to having shorter corn, like having a greater resistance to wind damage. Myron Stine, president of Stine Seeds, said they didn’t necessarily intend to create shorter corn hybrids, but they kept going with it once they realized the benefits.
Read more at Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.
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