Smooth as Silk By Editor | July 21, 2011 | 0 Most area corn plants – like this one in a field southwest of Vandalia – have moved into the silking stage. Hot weather has produced significant growth in recent days, but some plants are beginning to show signs of stress as dry conditions persist. Posted in Farm Leave a Comment Name Email (will not be published) Comment Click here to cancel reply. Related Posts Gary Berg appointed to U.S. Soybean Board January 6, 2016 | No Comments » Sesquicentennial Farm August 7, 2015 | No Comments » Cover crop field day is next Thursday November 6, 2014 | No Comments » Farm Bill informational meeting Nov. 18 November 6, 2014 | No Comments » County committee voting deadline is Dec. 1 November 5, 2014 | No Comments »