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Standing Corn
At least two states have experimented with leaving a number of rows of corn standing in fields
adjacent to the highway right-of-way. Experience has shown that this strategy is economically
viable. The number standing corn rows varies with the size of the harvester and the harvesting
pattern used by the farmer, but to be effective, the minimum is six to
eight rows. The most effective strategy is to use two strips of corn rows separated by 150 to
200 ft. (45 to 60 m). The minimum setback from the road shoulder should be 35 times the
height of the standing corn. Figure 18 illustrates the effectiveness of such fences.
Owners receive payment for the corn left standing in the field based on the market value for the
crop on the day of harvest. Some corn left standing can be salvaged in the spring. Costs for
such a program in 1984 in one state averaged $1,300/mile ($810/km).
