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detasseling<br />
for every single row of “male” corn<br />
(that also has specific genetics),<br />
which answers the question rural<br />
motorists often wonder: Why are<br />
there tassels on only a few of the<br />
rows in a field?<br />
The “male” corn is allowed to<br />
keep its tassel, which provides the<br />
pollen that fertilizes the “female”<br />
plants, while the “female” plant is<br />
unable to fertilize itself, creating<br />
a nearly perfect cross-bred hybrid<br />
with very specific genetic traits.<br />
The process is nearly identical at<br />
seed companies throughout the<br />
Midwest, although some no longer<br />
use walkers, instead relying exclusively<br />
on machines.<br />
Will, who started detasseling<br />
corn at age 11 (employment law<br />
does not apply to family members<br />
who work for the family business),<br />
Crew leaders Ches Craig and Korey Schepers, both of Maquoketa, coordinate their efforts before morning roll call.<br />
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