Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal field agronomist, says a sudden change in soil density from the freezing-thawing process can cause problems with corn root growth and impede water movement in the soil.
It might surprise you, but it's not an "I" state. According to USDA data, the top five states using precision ag technologies account for half of the 2022 cash receipts for corn (52.6%) and soybeans (45.7%).