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How to Maximize Corn Yield

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The yield of your corn is essential to your bottom line. The amount of acres you farm is just as important as the way you tend to your equipment and crops. In fact, some people with 10,000 acres earn less yield than some with 8000 acres. This article will show you what to do to maximize your own corn yield.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Planter
Tractor
Combine

Step 1

Keep your planter in tip-top shape. You don't want a planter that skips planting or plants 2 seeds at one time. This will minimize your yield.
Step 2

Plant late in May or very early in June to maximize yield. This way the threat of a frost is minimal and your corn crop still has plenty of warm weather to grow. Plant too late and dry August weather could hinder growth.
Step 3

Rotate your crops for a higher yield. Don't plant corn in the same field each year. Rotate with beans, oats, or alfalfa.
Step 4

Test the corn for readiness often during harvest season. As soon as it is ready to harvest, combine it out of the fields. You don't want the risk of high winds to knock down your plants. This will minimize your yield.