Matt Montgomery | Beck's Hybrids | September 8, 2026

Matt Montgomery, agronomy education lead at Beck's Hybrids, discussed the impact of extreme heat on crops, particularly nitrogen deficiency due to heavy rains. He noted that the heat has led to crop cannibalization, with soybean pod formation being halted and corn kernels not filling out as expected. Montgomery emphasized the importance of scouting fields for vulnerabilities, especially lodging risks, and suggested early harvest to mitigate issues. He estimated a drying rate of 0.5 to 1 point...