Forecasts for freezing or near-freezing temperatures when late-planted fields of corn are not yet mature (i.e., not yet at kernel black layer) are naturally concerning to farmers and the grain markets. Learn about the consequences for grain yield, grain moisture, and harvestability of immature corn damaged by frost or freeze events from Purdue University.

University of Kentucky Extensions says to determine the number of healthy tillers that remain, which will help determine the yield potential of the field and whether to keep or destroy the wheat crop.

For fields that only had light frost damage, it is too early to harvest.