June is where yield potential turns into yield reality—if you’re paying attention. The planter may be parked, but the season is far from set. Now’s the time to get serious about identifying yield-limiting factors and managing your irrigation with purpose.
At Axis Seed – Red Barn, we believe if you want to Grow Your Yield, you’ve got to do more than hope for rain and hope the crop turns out okay. You need to walk your fields, observe with purpose, and make smart adjustments that drive ROI.
Step 1: Evaluate What You’ve Got
By June, your early-season decisions are either paying off—or showing stress. But that doesn’t mean it’s too late.
To Grow Your Yield, you have to measure where things stand and take action where needed.
- Start with Net Effective Plant Stand (NEPS) — Not just how many plants emerged, but how consistently they emerged. Uniformity matters just as much as population.
- Scout intentionally. Look for nutrient deficiencies, stressed plants, early signs of disease, or weather- and herbicide-related injury.
- Tissue test where needed, especially in fields you plan to push. The data you gather now sets the tone for mid-season nutrition and water strategies.
Every yield-limiting issue you catch in June is one you can still do something about.
Step 2: Use Water to Build Yield—Not Just Maintain It
Irrigation isn’t just about keeping corn green. Done right, it’s one of the most powerful tools to Grow Your Yield—but only if it’s managed strategically.
- Water slow and deep. June is the time to promote deep rooting and build subsoil moisture for reproductive stages ahead. Shallow watering leads to shallow roots and missed potential.
- Take advantage of rainfall. If you get a good shot of rain—pause the pivot. Let your soil do its job. Every inch of rain you receive is an inch you don’t need to pump which is a win for both your profit margin and the aquifer.
- Know your profile. Use probes, moisture sensors, or even a shovel. Know what’s in the tank before you decide to refill it.
We say it often, and it bears repeating: every inch you pump is an inch you can’t put back into the aquifer—and a cost to your bottom line. Smart irrigation protects both your crop and your legacy.
Step 3: Grow with Intention, Not Assumption
If you want to Grow Your Yield, you have to resist the urge to assume every acre is on track. The best growers are the ones who:
- Reevaluate based on conditions.
- Invest where the crop can still pay them back.
- Protect what they’ve already built with smart, intentional management.
June is the month to decide: are you managing your crop—or just watching it grow?
Every Pass Is a Chance to Grow Your Yield
You don’t need to overhaul your plan—you just need to focus it on the last push to Max Yield. The crop is talking. The question is: are you listening?
At Axis Seed – Red Barn, we’re here to help you stay focused on your goals, fine-tune your Max Yield System, and make every pass count. Give us a call and let us know how we can help you reach your Max Yield this season and start developing your Max Yield System plans for next year.
Grow Your Yield. Grow Your Legacy. Grow Strong—with Axis Seed.
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