Special Episode 13.5: Creating the World's Largest Corn Maze with Matt Krueger

Matt Kruger joins us to share the fascinating story of creating the world's largest corn maze spanning 121 acres with over 20 miles of pathways using precision agriculture technology. We explore how advanced planting techniques, boundary files, and ADMS technology transformed a traditional corn maze operation into a record-breaking agricultural attraction.• Valley Corn Maize east of East Grand Forks, MN opens August 23rd through October 19th, celebrating its 10th year of operation• The main maze covers 121 acres with five different difficulty levels and pathways totaling over 20 miles• Matt used ADMS software, JD Operations Center, and John Deere planting technology to create his family's corn maze instead of mowing paths.• For the detailed 15-acre section, Matt used "crisscross" planting at 40,000 seeds per acre for thicker corn (no cheating here!)• Converting the maze design to a highly detailed boundary file required high-resolution mapping• The maze offers QR codes for visitors to navigate using their phones and see their location• Additional attractions include a giant straw pyramid slide, corn boxes, a zipline, and various activities for kids and adults of all ages.• Educational elements teach visitors about agriculture• The corn maze is a family operation with a focus on agritainment and agricultural education• Admission is $12.50 per person, kids  <36" tall are free, with special events throughout the seasonHelp Matt and his family reach their goal of 10,000 visitors this fall and plan your trip at www.valleycornmaize.com or search Valley Corn Maize on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok). You won't want to miss visiting the World's Largest Corn Maze!https://gktechinc.com/https://gktechinc.com/