What type of corn should be planted in eastern Kansas?

By Grant Woods, 01/12/2016

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Question

We are new to food plotting and feeding fields. We have a +/-6 acre field in which we want to plan a corn-based feeding field. Where in Eastern Kansas can we get this type of corn and how much do we need per acre. Thank you.

Clark,

There are literally 1,000’s of varieties of corn. I suggest you work with a local seed dealer to find variety that’s best adapted for your property and to meet your mission. There are corn varieties that are more drought resistant, pest resistant, higher yields, etc. No single variety has all the traits.

Corn is sold in bags with 80,000 kernels. Hence different varieties will have different weights per bag, but the same number of seed. Corn is planted in units of kernels per acre. Most varieties are planted from 18,000 to 36,000 kernels per acre. The amount planted depends on the variety and quality of soil. Better quality soil and support more stalks per acre.

Again – working with a local seed dealer is probably the best way to identify good varieties of corn for your property and mission.

Enjoy creation,

grant

January 12, 2016