Rains stabilize silage corn in RS

The situation of the silage corn crop in Rio Grande do Sul has shown stabilization after the recent rains, according to the Conjunctural Report released this Thursday (18) by Emater/RS-Ascar. According to the entity, the water replenishment occurred partially, which maintains the need for precipitation regulation to confirm the productive potential of the crop. The areas sown earlier have already started harvesting. According to the estimate by Emater/RS-Ascar, the area allocated to silage corn in the state is expected to reach 366,067 hectares, with a projected productivity of 38,338 kilograms per hectare. "The recovery of soil moisture has not yet been sufficient to fully ensure the performance of the crops," states the technical bulletin of the institution. In the administrative region of Erechim, linked to Emater/RS-Ascar, the entire planned area ...