To get that perfect ear of corn, weather has to cooperate. But climate change is making it dicier
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Nicolle Ritchie, an extension agent with Michigan State University, inspects an ear of corn for pollination issues Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Paw Paw, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)Robb Rynd pulls the husk off of an ear of corn as he inspects his crops for pollination issues Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Paw Paw, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)Stressed corn grows in a field Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Paw Paw, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)Robb Rynd, left, inspects ears of corn from his brother, Gary Rynd, right, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at their field in Paw Paw, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)Nicolle Ritchie, an extension agent with Michigan State University, displays an ear of corn with poor kernels, likely due to pollination issues, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Paw Paw, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)Gary Rynd displays an ear of corn with patchy kernels, likely due to pollination issues, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Paw Paw, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)A corn tassel sits on the top of a corn plant Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Nottawa, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)A corn plant shows signs of drought stress Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Paw Paw, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)Nicolle Ritchie, an extension agent with Michigan State University, reacts as she inspects corn for pollination issues Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Nottawa, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)Nicolle Ritchie, an extension agent with Michigan State University, moves through a corn field while scouting for pollination issues Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Nottawa, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
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Nicolle Ritchie, an extension agent with Michigan State University, inspects an ear of corn for pollination issues Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Paw Paw, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
