Optimize planting rate
Optimal corn planting rates vary somewhat with hybrid, soil productivity, and expected yield. However, planting rates of 34,000 to 36,000 seeds per acre generally maximize economic return in most fields in Minnesota. A final stand that is 5 percent less than the planting rate is common, but can vary somewhat based on a variety of factors. Planting too many seeds generally does not reduce corn yield, but it can reduce economic return.