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Delayed Harvest Methods for Short Stature Corn Plants

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Published October 23rd, 2025
Detected March 27th, 2026
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Summary

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083046A1) detailing methods for delayed harvesting of short stature corn plants. The application, filed on October 23, 2025, aims to provide growers with a flexible harvesting window to optimize drying or seed access without increasing yield loss risk.

What changed

This document is a published patent application from the USPTO concerning novel methods for delayed harvesting of corn. The application, filed under number 19367230 and designated US20260083046A1, describes techniques that allow for an extended and flexible harvesting period, enabling growers to select the optimal time for drying or seed collection while mitigating risks of yield loss due to lodging.

As this is a patent application, it does not impose direct regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on agricultural firms. However, it represents a new development in agricultural technology that may influence future farming practices and potentially lead to licensing opportunities or the development of new agricultural products and services. Companies involved in agricultural technology, seed production, or farming equipment may wish to monitor the progress of this patent application.

Source document (simplified)

← USPTO Patent Applications

DELAYED HARVEST OF SHORT STATURE CORN PLANTS

Application US20260083046A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Inventors

Ty J. Barten, Edward J. Cargill, Bryce Lemke

Abstract

Methods for delayed harvesting of corn fields are provided herein. These methods provide an extended, flexible period of time to harvest corn. The methods allow growers to harvest their corn at the optimal time for drying down or accessing seed, without increasing the risk of losing yield to lodging.

CPC Classifications

A01C 21/00 A01D 91/04 A01G 22/20 A01H 6/4684 C07K 14/415 C12N 15/8218 C12N 15/8262 C12N 15/8297 C12Y 114/11012

Filing Date

2025-10-23

Application No.

19367230

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Abstract Inventors CPC Classifications

Classification

Agency
USPTO
Published
October 23rd, 2025
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
US20260083046A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Agricultural firms
Industry sector
1111 Crop Production
Activity scope
Crop Production Agricultural Technology
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Agriculture
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Intellectual Property Biotechnology

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