Show Notes
Are you losing valuable nutrients in the field after harvest? 🌽
Corn stalks hold more value than you may realize. Rod explains how residue management, soil biology, and carbon can play a role in next year’s crop.
Before you decide what to do with your stalks know your numbers.
What You'll Learn:
Why the fungi-to-bacteria ratio matters for soil health When to apply a stalk digester for better coverage How to calculate the value of nutrients left in your residue
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