Get Ailes Detasseling

Rader Detasseling will issue checks for $10.50 times your hours. the end of the season. It will be called add pay on your pay check.

In the very simplest of terms, detasseling involves removing the tassel at the very top of the corn plant, mechanically and by hand, to prevent unwanted pollination. This results in the plant producing pure hybrid seeds (see sidebar for more details on detasseling).

Workers with 4 full seasons of experience typically earn up to $13.00/hr with 80% attendance. Workers with 5 full seasons of experience typically earn up to $14.00/hr with 80% attendance. Carrier drivers (have to be at least 18-years old) typically make $15-17/hr.

How much does a Corn Detasseler make? Corn detasselers make $42,486 per year on average, or $20.43 per hour, in the United States. Corn detasselers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $20,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $86,000.

Your first day will consist of safety training and detasseling technique. In order to qualify for employment as a detasseler you must have a Social Insurance Number, be at least 13 years old, and tall enough to perform the job duties effectively.

Detasseling usually lasts 3 weeks and generally starts around July 10th . Start dates vary based on factors such as climate and when the corn was planted. Roguing crews usually start the third week of June.

Must be at least 5 feet and 5 inches tall. Must have a social insurance number (SIN). Must bring a lunch and a jug of water every day. Must bring; proper clothing for outdoor work and sun block to protect yourself from the sun.

Detasseling usually lasts 3 weeks and generally starts around July 10th . Start dates vary based on factors such as climate and when the corn was planted. Roguing crews usually start the third week of June.