Volunteer corn is the surprise guest of the growing season, sprouting where it’s unwanted, lowering yields and throwing a wrench in farmers’ weed management plans.
Corn lost at harvest due to 'unwanted volunteers'
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Volunteer corn grows in a field.
Volunteer corn invades soybeans.
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