Growers need to consider the yield loss incurred from replanting at a later date. Yield losses from adapted corn hybrids in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota are negligible until after May 15, when later planting will result in a shorter than normal growing season. With soybeans, yield losses of adapted varieties in the Red River Valley are usually negligible until May 20. Depending on weather, possible yield loss can be around 13 percent from May 26 until June 9, when late planting losses can be around 24 percent. Soybeans planted as late as mid June can have a 43 percent or more yield loss compared to more timely plantings.
Replant considerations vary across farms and locations.
Growers need to carefully weigh potential yields from a replanted crop against current plant stands, and base decisions on current crop pricing.