Do Bigger Nodal Roots Really Matter? In-Furrow Trial Results
Greene Crop Consulting • May 14, 2026
Today we’re digging into an in-furrow trial and comparing root development side-by-side. The difference in nodal root growth was hard to ignore. 🌽
In this video, we look at:
In-furrow vs. untreated corn
Early root development
Bigger nodal roots and plant health
What we’re seeing in the field so far
Why root mass matters for yield potential
The roots tell a story, and this trial definitely got our attention.
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