Area Corn is Ready to Tassel
Lee County’s corn crop has reached a key milestone, with local farmers reporting fields are now in the VT, or tasseling, stage. That’s when the plant’s tassels emerge and pollination is about to begin — a critical point for yield potential. The timing follows an unusually wet stretch across the county, with some areas recording up to 12 inches of rainfall over the past 30 days. Farmers say the moisture has given fields a major boost, though continued monitoring will be important as pollination gets underway. The next few weeks could play a major role in shaping this year’s harvest outlook.