Corn harvesting question

[thatguy]

I have noticed that when farmers pick/harvest corn they seem to randomly leave a couple short rows of unharvested corn throughout the field..

Why do they do this??

just wondering

Brian

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Well, it could be any number of reasons but usually it is because of a wet spot or they want to leave some corn for the wildlife over winter.

 

[charlz]

I've seen them to it here as well, usually just one row every so many rows. Only things I could think of are wind break to prevent erosion or snow drift and goose season

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I've seen them to it here as well, usually just one row every so many rows. Only things I could think of are wind break to prevent erosion or snow drift and goose season

Wind breaks is another reason, there is one farm near Mayville that leaves a few strips back from the main road to help keep the snow from drifting on the road. The critters sure appreciate these windbreaks

 

[Podunkadunk]

I agree with Robert in NY.

Also, farmers who hunt dove around here always do that. It provides cover in the field for a great dove shoot.

Podunk

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Another reason, not quite so common, but I've had to do it; Weeds....More specifically, in my case, johnsongrass. You run the risk of spreading it further with a combine. I've backed out of a row and went around particularly thick infestations. When they green up again in the spring, I'd go back with a BIG dose of RoundUp and nuke 'em.

 

[gilbertmsg]

From what I have been told, it is for insurance reasons. Parts of the crop left so the adjuster can take a look at different areas of the field.

Eddie