Get Detasseling Corn Near Me

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Detasseling corn is vital to producing the best corn seeds possible for the next growing season.

It is a form of pollination control, employed to cross-breed, or hybridize, two varieties of corn. Fields of corn that will be detasseled are planted with two varieties of corn. ... The detasseling process usually involves the use of both specialized machines and human labor.

Detasseling typically begins between July 10-15 and usually lasts 2-3 weeks. All of this varies depending upon the growing weather from April to July. We cannot give a specific start date. We work 7 days a week, because the corn doesn't stop growing on the weekends.

In return, detasselers make good money. One detasseling company owner estimated the average 100 hours of work in a season comes out to $1,500 for 100 hours of work in a season. Beginners make less, usually minimum wage.

The detasseling season typically runs two to three and a half weeks with field workers making $9 to $18 per hour. If they put in the time, detasslers can make anywhere from $600 to $3,000 per summer.

In return, detasselers make good money. One detasseling company owner estimated the average 100 hours of work in a season comes out to $1,500 for 100 hours of work in a season. Beginners make less, usually minimum wage.

Timing is important because if you detassel too early yield may decrease. If you wait too long, the corn plant will start to pollinate itself. The window of the growing season to detassel is usually only 16-20 days long. Detasselers must remove 99.7% of the tassels in the female rows.

Making Money Is Hard Work The pay for detasseling corn was around $5 per hour, a bit more than minimum wage at the time.

In accordance with Illinois law, workers younger than 18 are paid $7.75 per hour, and those 18 and older get $8.25. A $100 bonus is given for perfect attendance, while a $50 bonus is given if no more than two days are missed.