Double-row corn aids Stanley dairy farmer in cutting acres
Bruce Kramer of Stanley Wisconsin increased his herd to 58 Holsteins while shrinking corn acreage from about 50 to 35 acres by planting two rows 8 inches apart. He produces 160 to 200 bushels per acre in grain and 22 to 36 tons per acre as silage. He advocates reduced erosion, earlier canning, and lower machinery needs, despite higher seed and planting effort.