Corn Farmers Urged to Maximize Yields Despite Tight Profit Margins

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM

An agricultural expert is advising corn growers to continue pursuing high yields even as profit margins remain challenging. The key to success lies in selecting proven crop inputs and effective risk management strategies.

Despite challenging profit margins, corn farmers are being encouraged to continue pursuing maximum yields through strategic input choices. Heather Vosburgh, who serves as Strategic Account Manager for Nitrogen Stabilizers at Corteva Agriscience, emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate crop inputs for optimal results.

“A proven product with a track record of yield and success behind it, and really it’s a lot about risk management. So going into” the growing season, farmers need to focus on products with demonstrated performance, Vosburgh explained.

The fertilizer management expert stresses that maintaining nitrogen protection throughout the entire growing season remains essential for achieving strong corn production, even when economic pressures make input decisions more difficult.

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