Weather concerns for corn are mostly centered on heat and moisture.  But Brian Thalmann, who farms about 50 miles southwest of Minneapolis, says high winds could be problematic as the crop reaches five to seven-feet high.

“When corn goes through this real fast growth cycle, the plant puts on height but doesn’t have a chance to harden off. So if you get a strong wind, that’s a risky time period.”

He tells Brownfield the plant becomes hardier as it shoots tassels, but timely rains will be needed.

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