Iowa University says that the stalks are worth $25-40 dollars per acre on a fertilizer basis. This is on 175 bushel corn. The organic matter loss would be low. You are only removing the loose stalks and leaves. The root system is the biggest supplier to the organic matter.
Another thing to remember is that if you do not do fall tillage and let the stalks stay exposed to sun light and the elements that the fertilizer value is cut in half the next spring. The microbes need to start work as soon as possible to turn the stalks into usable nutrients.
Corn stalk bales are bringing $22-28 per bale picked up in the field here in North east Iowa. We just hauled 1800 in for a heifer grower. At the local hay auction Large round bales of stalks are going $31-37 per bale this last week.
Many guys here are going to tub grind corn stalk bales as the cheap grass/CRP hay is in short supply and is selling for $85-90 per ton. Last year it was bringing $45-60 per ton. So the demand for good dry stalk bales and straw is strong in my area.
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