Nov 14, 2024
First Corn Crop in Parana is 98% Planted.
Author: Michael Cordonnier/Soybean & Corn Advisor, Inc.
The Department of Rural Economics for the state of Parana (Deral) reported that farmers in the state had planted 98% of the first corn crop. The corn is 1% germinating, 92% in vegetative development, 7% pollinating, and rated 4% average and 96% in good condition.
Farmers are actively applying insecticides and fungicides to control pests and diseases. There are reports of some plant mortality due to a fungus found in the soil.
The first corn crop is the smaller of the two corn crops planted in the state. The second crop of corn, planted after the soybeans are harvested, is the larger of the two crops. The safrinha corn will be planted next January and February.