Among the crops still standing, sorghum stands out for its good performance, in line with the expansion recorded at the national level. In Córdoba, average yields range from 63 qq/ha in Marcos Juárez department to 38 qq/ha in General Roca, which demonstrates the crop's consolidation beyond its role as an alternative to corn or its use in marginal environments.
Regarding peanut, of which the largest area of the last seven seasons was sown, yields 20% higher than the historical average are expected. The highest yield of clean and dry grain, averaging irrigated and rainfed, would occur in Unión department with 39 qq/ha, and the lowest in San Javier, with 17 qq/ha, where high temperatures had a negative impact according to collaborators' comments.
What happened with corn in Córdoba
Meanwhile, corn, despite the exceptional average provincial yield—almost 20% higher than the previous season—, showed variability between areas and sowing dates, due to uneven rainfall and high temperatures during the critical period. The highest average yield (between irrigated and rainfed) was recorded in Marcos Juárez department with 111 qq/ha, while the lowest was observed in San Alberto, with 62 qq/ha.
This time, the presence of volunteer corn in the fields was surveyed, due to its importance as a refuge and food source for Dalbulus maidis. Reports of no or low presence predominated, attributed to the latest frosts, which acted as a control on volunteer corn.
Climatic context for the 2024-25 season
During June, rainfall was scarce in much of Córdoba's territory, with accumulations well below the historical average in most departments. This condition particularly favored peanut cultivation, allowing the harvest to progress, especially in areas where work had been delayed due to excess moisture.
