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The Rest Of The Story On Frost/Freeze Event – May 8-18

Date: May 19, 2020 - Included in Issue: 2020.8

By: Bob Nielsen

The rest of the story… Severe above-ground DAMAGE to V1-V2 CORN from FROST/FREEZE on May 9. With patience and return to warm weather, field seemingly near death 3 days after event RECOVERS completely! The key: Non-damaged below-ground growing points.

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