The decision to grow continuous corn can help a farmer’s bottom line, but is not without risk. Pioneer field agronomist Eric Rice stresses variety selection can reduce the risk. “There’s a multitude of stresses, including nutrient availability, disease, insects, moisture needs.” Growing corn on corn requires proper management. “Knowing your soils is a big deal and managing it all is the key. You can lose as little as zero percent year over year on yield, and in some extreme cases you can lose 30 or more percent.”
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