Animal Science, Department of
Date of this Version
2012
Abstract
The effects of removing corn residue by grazing and baling on continuous corn production were investigated. Initial data showed a trend toward keeping more water in the soil in the treatment with the most residue left on the field (no grazing or baling), but there was no effect of either grazing or baling on subsequent corn yield. Water conservation resulting from maintaining residue on the field may help reduce pumping costs or increase yields when water is limited. However, this benefit is likely to be outweighed by feed cost savings or grazing rental income, and good cow performance.
Comments
Published in 2012 Beef Cattle Report (2012) p. 8-10. Copyright © 2012 The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.