Excessive rainfall across central and northern Ohio has pushed planting later than normal. In this PCT Short, Jonah Johnson explains Ohio crop maturity decisions, including why most corn hybrids should stay the course, how late planting affects crop development, and what soybean seeding rate and management adjustments can help protect yield potential after heavy Ohio rains.

After weeks of heavy rain across central and northern Ohio, many growers are asking the same question: Should I change my corn hybrids or soybean maturities?

In this PCT Short, Jonah Johnson breaks down the research-backed guidance:

• Why most corn acres should stay the course on hybrid maturity through late May and early June
• How corn hybrids naturally speed up maturity when planted later
• When switching to ultra-early hybrids can actually hurt yield potential
• Soybean seeding rate adjustments for late planting
• Why seed treatments still matter, even on late-planted soybeans

If you’re navigating delayed planting this spring, this quick update will help you make confident, data-driven decisions.