A recent study at the PTI research farm demonstrated that corn harvested at 27% moisture yielded an average of 254.3 bushels per acre, significantly higher than corn harvested at drier levels. This research highlighted not only the yield benefits but also the economic advantages of harvesting at this moisture level, considering the cost of drying using a GSI continuous flow dryer.
Further economic analysis comparing on-farm drying with local commercial elevator costs revealed substantial savings when using on-farm drying methods, further supporting the case for early harvest.
To aid farmers in decision-making, GSI has developed an early harvest ROI calculator. This tool helps estimate the financial impact of harvest timing on yield and profitability, guiding farmers towards more informed harvesting decisions.
Farmers interested in optimizing their harvest timing can access the Early Harvest Calculator and detailed research findings at grainsystems.com, ensuring they make the most out of this year's crop.