Suggested
corn (Dent or popcorn) seeding dates in South Dakota. Approximate
seeding dates by region Suggested
seeding dates* Historical
acres seeded, 1970 – 94** Region Earliest Latest Desired
range 10% 50% 90% May 4 5 6 Jun 5 5 5 May 12 -26 May 10 -
24 May 10 -
24 May 10 9 6 May 26 20 18 Jun 9 5 4 NW NC NE Apr 29 May 3 6 Jun 8 5 5 May 12 -
24 May 6 - 26 May 6 - 26 May 12 9 4 May 25 20 16 Jun 10
5
3 WC C EC May 4 Apr 29 27 Jun 3 8 10 May 7 - 24 May 3 - 17 May 1 - 15 May 7 10 6 May 20 22 15 Jun 2
7
2 SW SC SE * Dates are best estimates obtained from historical and research
data within a region Source: **SD Agricultural Statistical Reporting Service.