When cold weather is in the forecast after soybeans and corn have been planted, it can be natural to get nervous about your crops. While snow, frost, and below freezing temperatures can pose a danger to corn and soybeans, not all hope is lost. In this video, Pioneer Field Paul Yoder provides some guidance on how cold temperatures can affect your recently planted crops. Crops that are still below ground are at a low risk for damage, as their growing points are still below the ground. Crops that have emerged are at a more significant risk, especially soybeans that have emerged, as their growing points can be exposed when they are above the ground. Another factor that can aid your plants in weathering cold temperatures is the ambient soil temperature, which insulates your corn and soybean against the cold. Paul also recommends waiting 5 days before scouting for cold weather damage, as it takes a few days for any damage to become visible. Finally, Paul recommends scouting fields that have high residue or cover crops, as soils will generally be cooler.

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