Minn. Farmers Getting Paid To Have Corn Block Drifting Snow

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Farmers in southwest Minnesota can earn some extra money by leaving corn stalks standing.

MnDOT wants to try to block blowing and drifting snow from causing problems on roadways. Farmers can earn money if they leave a minimum of six rows of corn stalks standing through winter.

The amount paid to farmers is based on a per acre basis.

MnDOT is looking for farmers with fields to the north and west of highways and interstates where drifting is usually a problem.