Another few straight cut benefits: I cut my stubble WAY higher than if I swathed. I do not need a heavy harrow, because less material through the combine means a better spread/less down straw to seed into the following year. We all know the standing stubble does not cause the issue that the horizontal straw does. I have seeded into 18 inch stubble with my old 12 inch space modified air seeder. Not a problem.... I also burn less fuel, and travel much faster while combining than if I swathed. No swather costs. Fuel, parts, time, capital costs. A few cost savings there as well.
Just thought about these things...
Just thought about these things...
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