Fruit and Vegetable Planting
Fruit and Vegetable Crops
Measuring Corn Quality
OK, you say — so high quality is important when you feed your crops, but I grow corn to sell, and the market only pays for bushels; why should I worry about quality? First of all, you aren’t really paid by volume — bushels — but by weight — a 56 lb. bushel as a standard. The heavier your corn, the more profit you make.
Havesting and Storing Corn
Generally, when growing corn for grain, you will want to plant a variety that has a short enough growing season to mature before frost, and plant it early to be sure it gives a high yield. The use of a high quality seed and a seed treatment also helps. On the other hand, for silage, mature grain before frost is not necessary, so you can plant a longer season variety and higher population than for grain.
Key Elements for Maximum Yield
If you’re looking for a basic checklist to ensure you are maximizing your corn yields, here are some ideas. Build your own checklist using these tips.
