How does the Firmer raise yields in corn production?
By achieving a more accurate depth and even emergence. Better seed to soil contact is one reason why tests show that Keetons can increase your plant and ear counts by 1,500 to 2,000 per acre. When seeds start out at the same depth, they are more likely to emerge at the same time. Tests show that uniform emergence can boost yield by 5%. So it is a combination of emergence and improved ear counts that makes the difference.