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Nov 25, 2020 · Planted and harvested acres, and state average yield for corn grown in Georgia over the last 10 years. Year Planted Acres Harvested Acres Yield (bu/a) 2020 * 430,000 380,000 182
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and according to the 2023 Georgia AgSnapshots report, corn's economic value was $509.1 million, the eighth agricultural commodity by economic value in Georgia. Corn is also vital to Georgia’s livestock and ethanol industries. Table 1. Planted acres, harvested acres, average yield, and total production for Georgia corn
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The planted acreage of corn in Georgia decreased by 11.5% in 2022 compared to2021 but is still greater than 2019, a pre-COVID19 pandemic year. The harvested acreage also decreased by 13.5% in 2022 compared to 2021. Likewise, grain yield increased by 4% in 2022 compared to 2021.
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- Planting
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- Important Ear Characteristics
- Variety Selection
- Defects
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Sweet corn (Zea mays subsp. mays), grown in southern Georgia, is primarily intended for the wholesale shipping market. Fresh market sweet corn is harvested, boxed, cooled, and shipped to retailers for this market segment. All shipper corn has a supersweet endosperm type derived from the shrunken 2 (sh2) gene, which extends the shelf life of sweet c...
Sweet corn in Georgia is largely direct seeded on bare ground utilizing center pivot overhead irrigation. Supersweet corn seed does not have as much vigor as field corn or other types of sweet corn. Therefore, seed quality is paramount in shipper sweet corn production. There is a saying that “every seed should produce a plant and every plant should...
Most commercially produced shipper sweet corn is topped(mowing the stalk above the ear; see Figure 3) and harvested by hand with the aid of a mule train. Topping serves several purposes: (a) it’s a visual indication to the harvest crew which section of a field should be harvested; (b) the decreased plant height means workers do not need to lift har...
The most important ear characteristics of shipper sweet corn are the length, width, tip fill, and shank length. Shipper corn is packed into one of three box sizes: 1. 10 by 10 (10 in. tall by 10 in. wide) 2. 11 by 11 (11 in. tall by 11 in. wide) 3. 12 by 12 (12 in. tall by 12 in. wide) The 11 by 11 box is preferred by retailers. Shipper corn is sol...
Depending on the season, growers in Georgia select varieties with different characteristics. In the fall, ears tend to be smaller (shorter and slimmer), so growing the varieties with a big ear makes more sense. Empirical data suggests that ear size can shrink up to 0.5 in. in length and 0.3 in. in diameter in fall compared to spring. In the fall gr...
In the spring you want to select for a smaller ear that will hold its size without getting too big; tip fill is easily accomplished but shank size can get too large. Split kernels also are a concern in the late spring (Figure 11). When temperatures are in the mid-90s and there are frequent rains, kernels can split open—which leads to secondary infe...
Agricultural Marketing Service. (1992). United States standards for grades of sweet corn. United States Department of Agriculture. https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Corn%2C_Sweet_Standard%5B1%5D.pdf Agricultural Marketing Service. (1994). Sweet corn shipping point and market inspection instructions. United States Department of Agri...
Jan 22, 2024 · Georgia producers planted 500,000 acres of corn, 17.6% more than in 2022. Yields were forecast at a record 183 bushels per acre. If realized, Georgia’s corn production will be the highest it has been in over 15 years. With the large U.S. supply, prices are expected down in 2024.
Corn (or maize) originated in Southern Mexico and is notable for its tremendous forage yields (8 - 12 tons of DM/acre) and high energy content. In Georgia, corn is primarily grown for grain (225,000 acres), but a substantial acreage (40,000 acres) is planted to corn for silage each year, as well.
Providing the latest information and recommended practices for efficient production of grain crops in Georgia. A wide range of grain crops are commercially produced in Georgia, including corn, wheat, grain sorghum, millet, oats, rye, triticale and barley. The diversity of summer and winter crops serves to supplement both economic vitality and ...
