Why do farmers let corn crops die?
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Farmers let corn dry in the field for as long as possible and will ideally harvest when the moisture level is 23 to 25% or lower. At this moisture level, kernels shell easily and stalks generally stand better making harvest more efficient. Ideal moisture for harvesting soybeans is 13-15%.
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Well-Known Member. The trichromes will continue to mature hence why most say harvest at 10% amber. I believe the plant is still alive for 2-3,days after chop, at least marginally, but do not qoute me on that. If you let it dry out it will make it dry hang quicker but you don't want quicker, you want a nice slow dry..
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