Video: Early Season Plant Stand Assessment
In this video, Pioneer Field Agronomist Ron Joiner walks viewers early season plant stand assessment. To determine a plant
stand for row crops, take several sample counts to represent the field or area under consideration. For ease of calculation, a sample size of 1/1,000th of an
acre is recommended. Measure off the distance appropriate for your row width; count the number of live plants and multiply by 10,00 to obtain a reasonable
estimate of plants/acre. Growers should also pay attention to Stand uniformity and plant health. An uneven stand will yield less than a relatively even stand with
the same number of plants. Plants that are severely injured or defoliated will have reduced photosynthetic capability and a lower yield
potential.