Do a Yield Checkup

Preharvest Examinations Help Select Seed for Next Year

Ear length and kernel rows are two of the measurements needed for estimating corn yield. (Progressive Farmer photo by Pamela Smith)
It may seem counterintuitive, but Kurt Line enjoys going into harvest knowing what his crop will likely yield. Next year's hybrid and variety selection starts before grain goes in the tank for this manager of Churchill Farms, Lake Village, Ind.

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