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A view of a cut corn field with rows of stubble on a foggy day.

Mike Howell

Corn harvest season is in full swing, and one challenge that faces growers is deciding what to do with residue left in the field after harvest.

In some areas, the high amounts of residue remaining can lead to drainage problems and clogged drain pipes. One solution for this problem has been to burn the residue after harvest, but this article discusses some of the benefits of this residue. Growers should consider what they may be losing before deciding to burn.