Q.Corn Production
What causes corn to lodge and how do I prevent it?
A.
Corn lodging (stalks falling over) results from weak stalks, excessive plant population, late-season disease, or root damage from corn rootworm. Prevent by planting at recommended populations (not over), choosing hybrids with strong stalk-quality ratings, scouting for rootworm pressure, and harvesting at proper moisture before stalks degrade.
Variety review pages include stalk-quality scores.