2026 Corn Emergence Check-In: Crusting, Cold Injury & What to Scout For

Lead agronomist Craig Allaman joins host Juan for a season check-in on corn and soybean emergence across the Cornelius footprint. After a challenging spring marked by narrow planting windows, sporadic heavy rains, and an unusual stretch of cool nighttime temperatures, Craig breaks down what's actually happening underground — and what growers should be watching for right now.Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:47 How Plant 2026 Started — Craig's Overview2:37 Corn vs. Soybeans: Sitting Out the Cold Windows7:13 What Actually Causes Crusting (It's Not Just Dryness)8:45 Corn vs. Soybeans: Which Is More Impacted by Crusting?9:30 The Coleoptile Explained — Shepherd's Crook & Leaf Scarring12:39 Cold Injury: Leafing Out Underground16:06 Seed Treatments & the Cold, Wet Start17:23 What Should Growers Be Scouting For Right Now?21:05 How to Scout: Dig Those Seedlings Up24:27 #1 Mistake When Evaluating Emergence26:55 3 Things to Do Before Calling a Replant27:46 Key Takeaways & Closing