Grazing corn stalks after harvest isn’t as popular as it once was, but the benefits remain clear. “For cattle producers, it provides a relatively inexpensive feed source, especially during a time when grass pastures are depleted,” says Heather Gessner, a livestock business management field specialist with South Dakota State University Extension. “From the crop perspective, it helps clean up corn residue and reduces volunteer corn for the following year.” There are several factors to consider when determining rental rates for this arrangement. For more information, visit the SDSU Extension website.
