We planted one of our largest fields of corn a few weeks ago, trying to get it in before the rain started. Little did we know that it was going to rain every other day for 2 weeks with some very heavy rain and hail at times. So we were concerned about the emergence of that field and the evenness throughout. When the heavy rain came, it created a stream of water in parts of the field, washing away some very important topsoil and seeds in parts.

I went out to view the damage with our agronomist last week and the stand looked good for the most part. New plants were starting to emerge and eventually will even out. Time is what he suggested vs. replant. I agree. Today we went out again to survey the emergence and do more stand counts. More and more plants are starting to emerge where old corn stalks washed over the field and where the stream of water was heaviest. I am very hopeful and with a little more time, I think we will see those strong little plants emerge where much of the damage was done.