With corn selling for more than $6 per bushel, a South Dakota farmer averaging 150 bushels an acre on 160 acres could see that quarter-section produce a $144,000 crop. At this rate, giving the corn a drink of water for $1,050 to ensure a good yield is a cost-effective measure.
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Outlet: Argus Leader
June 16, 2013