Dr. Dan Talks Agronomy

Cost of Stalk Removal

In continuous corn situations, higher plant populations, good crop nutrition, excellent plant health, use of fungicides and the addition of the Bt trait all add to more residue buildup over time. (DTN file photo by Jim Patrico)
Harvesting cornstalks is expensive and there must be enough profit in the selling price to justify the work.

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