As organic corn trading begins to pick up in the Midwest, corn planting is well underway.  Organic Corn – Midwest has settled around the $10 mark recently:

As of May 21, 81% of the national corn crop is planted.  This is 12% ahead of last year’s progress and 6% above 5-year average.  These figures are also a good indication of organic corn planting.

Organic corn planting is often delayed, ensuring the crop is sown into warm soils.  Fungal disease thrives in cool, damp soils, and organic corn seed lacks the crop protectants found in conventional seed treatments.  Corn seed placed into…