Northwest Iowa — The whir of farm machines in the distance is starting to be heard again in northwest Iowa towns. That’s because it’s corn silage chopping season.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Agronomist Joel De Jong tells us how to know when your corn is ready to chop.
De Jong says moisture levels are variable in northwest Iowa, but in general, the further south you go, the drier it gets. He says if it’s been a tough year and the corn has basically no ears, there’s another concern.
He says part of his area is actually in that situation.
De Jong says you can submit samples with the help of the Iowa State University Lab or private testing services. For more information, you can call your local extension office.
