IS890 Corn production - Land Selection and Preparation Corn Production Land Selection and Preparation Selection Soil type is one of the major factors influencing the potential yield of corn. There are a number of soils in Mississippi that will produce 75 to 100 bushels of corn or more per acre with proper management. There are several criteria for selecting a soil on which to plant corn.
Drainage is important.
Corn will not grow well on a soil that becomes water-logged and is slow to lose excess water. On the other hand, corn will not do well on a soil that tends to be droughty, that has a low water-holding capacity. Water-holding capacity is very important. Extremely sandy soils with a low water-holding capacity are as unproductive as wet, poorly drained soils. Soil depth determines the extent of root penetration.