Flooded Crops in Delaware County 10.1.2010

As you have seen or probably surmised, we are getting flooded corn, soybeans and haycrop in Delaware County as I write. I have heard reports that flooding in Bloomville area is over the ears, but I have not seen it yet myself. The Charlotte near me appears not yet over the ears on some corn on one river flat, but is still rising. We are presently working on 5+ inches of rain.

Outlook for Corn for silage (including snaplage) and beans is not good, especially if flooding was over the ears.

Individual Field assessments will be a must. Chopping above the waterline on corn is a good strategy to limit contamination. Quickly receding waters will help reduce silt deposits.

Farmers should report flooding of crops to USDA FSA in Walton 607-865-4005

Here are links to two very good articles on management of flooded crops.

Penn State Flooded Crops Article
University of Kentucky Flooded Crops Article