While nothing can be done immediately, growers can prioritize fields where they sample for freeze damage symptoms depending on conditions that were more likely to result in freeze damage. Experts from Kansas State University identify individual conditions that might help growers prioritize fields to be sampled, as well as injury symptoms to look for, in this article.

Corn grown following alfalfa stands that are 2 years and older (and contained at least 50% alfalfa) require no nitrogen (N) fertilizer on many soils. Red clover N credits are less than for alfalfa.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created uncertainty in global grain exports. While current conditions are creating additional demand for U.S. corn that translates to higher prices in the near term, farmers and others should also consider longer-term risks to the forecast.