1.   Although most of the crop is in good condition, corn is reaching its crucial pollination stage, when kernels form on the ear.

2.   Although most of the crop is in good condition, corn is reaching its crucial pollination stage, when kernels form.

3.   As a result, conditions are ideal as corn plants begin the critical pollination stage this week, which determines the amount of corn on each ear.

4.   Adequate moisture is critical as corn approaches the crucial pollination stage.

5.   Concern centered on weather conditions as corn passes through its critical pollination stage, which determines the yield, or output for the October harvest.

6.   Corn is nearing its crucial pollination stage, in which kernels form on the ears.

7.   Corn needs moisture during its pollination stage, when kernels form on the ear.

8.   Corn is nearing its crucial pollination stage, when kernels form on the ear.

9.   Dry conditions are particularly a concern for the corn crop, which is in its critical pollination stage, analysts said.

10.   Plants in the Midwest this week should begin the critical pollination stage, which determines the amount of corn on each ear.