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By Osler Ortez, Laura Lindsey, Alexander Lindsey, Ohio State University Extension

Early plantings, cold air and soil temperatures, precipitation, wind, and warmer temperatures during or after planting may lead to reduced stands in planted fields due to factors such as imbibitional chilling, frost damage, soil crusting, and standing water. These factors (or combinations of them) can negatively affect seedling vigor, plant growth, crop establishment, and plant stands. Reduced stands may result in lower yields. If reduced stands are a concern, a potential solution is to replant fields. However, before replanting, here is a list of steps to consider:

Step 1. Wait… Plant stand should be assessed after ‘stable’ and ‘better’ conditions are achieved (e.g., warmer temperatures, good moisture conditions). Often, hasty decisions are not the best.

Step 2. Estimate the number of plants per acre from several areas within the field by conducting stand counts. Remember, field variability exists, and collecting stand counts from several representative areas is important.

For corn, after estimating the number of plants per acre, use the chart to locate the expected yield of the plant stand depending on the planting date. Then, locate the expected replant yield by reading across from the expected replanting date to the stand that would be replanted. The difference between these numbers is the percentage yield change (increase or decrease) expected from replanting.

For soybean, replant is recommended only if the stand is less than 50,000 plants per acre. Although the stand will look poor, soybean plants can compensate for low plant populations by increasing the number of branches. In our research, going from 100,000 to 50,000 plants per acre resulted in only a 9% to 14% reduction in yield.

Step 3. Check the weather forecast. How soon can you get back to the field to replant?

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