Corn Warriors

David Hula and Randy Dowdy are off to a quick start this year. The weather is cooperating and they are both able to get the corn crop in the ground with no major issues.

The midwest is plagued by insane amounts of flooding this year. They are having a hard time getting crops in the ground. The five day window doesnt exist this year and one eager contestants decides not to wait.

With record breaking rain fall, some of the Warriors are still not able to plant. The ones that have are regretting it.

One of the Warrior throws in the towel as he claims the worst year in his lifetime. For others, the weather is turning a corner.

Managing a crop is not easy, especially on high yield corn. There are so many products to use. The Warriors create custom applications for high yield corn.

The corn at one Warrior farms was mistreated and is not happy. Self inflicted wounds can be extra painful in battle.

What is the deal with the corn prices? The price of corn seems locked into place forever, regardless of supply. The Warriors discuss markets.

The Corn Warriors are doing everything they can to survive this year. Treatments have stopped on lots of acres, but there is still hope in places for a good contest pull. Kevin seems to have had it the worst with most of his acres totally wiped out. Dan has corn in the ground but it is still very wet in most areas. Dowdy is managing pivots and hoping to keep enough moister out there.

With the few Warriors that are still in the running, management is at a crucial stage. Knowing when and what rates is crucial.

The morning brings needed moisture for plants and a prayer just to pick some corn this year.

The Indiana boys are staying busy on the farm. Kevin in putting in tile and Brooks has started harvesting. Hopes are not high this year for big yields.

David and Randy are still harvesting and looking for some big yields. Things are starting to look pretty good for the two Warriors. It's a close race this year.

After a long, hard year for most of the Warriors, there is no telling how the yields will pan out. Corn Warriors assigns points for different aspects of each Warriors farming practice, evening the playing field. Not just the most bushels wins anymore. Watch now to see who won the 2019 Corn Warriors Corntest and will be crowned Corn King for the next year.