Be aware of nutrient loss from harvesting corn silage and baling cornstalks

Kristen Sindelar
Nov 29, 2022
Nov 29, 2022

Cornstalk bales — Baling cornstalks or harvesting corn for silage can strip the soil of nutrients necessary for the subsequent crop to grow.
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As a farmer, you understand the importance of healthy soil to grow a plentiful crop. You also know how taxing the drought has been on your fields, livestock and checkbook.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.