Why Grow 15-Inch Corn?

If you've ever thought about moving to 15-inch or 20-inch row corn, listen to the advantages of moving to narrower rows from someone who has 15+ years of experience doing it.
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[@truthandfreedom885]

From my experience Every thing he said is correct. Choosing the right hybrid is key. 37,500 is the sweet spot for me. I look at it slightly different though. If I bump the population up 20 % I also bump the P&K up 20%. I look at it like I am farming 20% more acres with out the cost of rent 20% more acres. If the corn doesn't need the extra P&K it will be there for the soybeans next year anyway.I spray a real good pre-emerge, one and done and my corn fields are really clean. If I do need to spray like I spray in soybeans , at a 90 degree angle. I actually see the bigger yield bump in a little tough ground. The extra residue in the fall may be the biggest challenge so far.

[@thekingofdixie9099]

Bro doxxed the whole county with that 20” remark 🤣

[@jasonbrier9957]

I’ve noticed the same
15 vs 30
15” is 15 bushel Better
With same populations as 30”

[@josephmessner6324]

In lower yielding corn areas I am wondering if there is a yield advantage. Especially in dryer climates where as you say getting that ground covered is important.

[@westernmarylandrailway4006]

There is a bigger advantage than in the better areas. 15” corn for 5 years here.