CORN JUDGING 



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CORN JUDGING. In the selecting of seed corn, attention 

 should be given to the points mentioned in the score card. Prac- 

 tice in judging by the use of the score card will greatly aid any 

 one in becoming proficient in the selection of seed corn at harvest 



FIG. 142 



FIG. 142. Corn judging exercise. Selecting the ears. (I. F. Co.) 

 FIG. 143. Removing the kernels to study their character. (I. H. Co.) 



time (Figs. 141, 142 and 143). The main points to consider are 

 yield, variety, characters, vitality, and market condition. The 

 yield should count as much as the other three features combined. 



FIQ. 144. A ten-ear sample of prize-winning corn. Variety, Reid's Yellow Dent. 



culture and Life.) 



(Agri- 



Discussion has already been given regarding the improvement of 

 corn, selecting and storing of seed (Chapters II and III). 



Rules for Corn Judging and Explanation of Points of Score Card 



Cuts. Where the number of points to be cut is not specified, the scorer 

 must use his best judgment and cut each off ear according to its degree of 

 variance from the standard and the value of the perfect ear. 



Disqualifications. A white cob in yellow corn or a red cob in white corn 

 shall disqualify the exhibit. One or more dead ears shall disqualify the 

 exhibit. One or more ears having 12 or more crossed kernels shall disqualify 

 the exhibit. 



