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Heat Impact Crop Productivity

Why does heat impact productivity? In recent years, heat stress has increased as a cause for concern among farmers around the world. And it should raise concern as prolonged heat degrades cytokinin, an important hormone for growth and development in plants. In fact, the impact heat has on cytokinin can begin at temperatures as low as 67°F (19.4°C) in small grain crops such as corn. While farmers cannot control the weather, they can take more control back when it comes to yield results.

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Overcoming Weather

The uncontrollable weather conditions can be a challenge for a successful season. Farmers know the right weather conditions play an important role in yield results at the end of the year. However, the weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable due to changing climate patterns, threatening to slow or even regress the progress we’ve made in improving yield results to support a sustainable food supply chain. A recent NASA study indicated changes in climate may reduce corn yield by 24 percent as early as 2030.

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Can Biologicals Help Farmers?

What is the yield gap? It’s the difference between yield potential and actual yield. The yield gap begins at the moment of germination, as the growing plant faces challenges from pests and environmental stress. Luckily crop protection technologies continue to support farmers’ control over pressures from weeds, insects, and diseases. However, to support a sustainable food supply chain, farmers must also look for ways to build resilience and help crops overcome stressful environmental conditions from temperatures, storms, and drought.

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