A:   The best estimates for nutrient content in stover or residue are available for corn. For corn residue, on a per ton basis, there is about 17 lb nitrogen (N), 4 lb P2O5, 50 lb K2O, and 3 lb S. Nutrient content for milo stover would be fairly similar to that of corn. I would estimate that 85 bu/acre milo would have about 2.75 to 3.50 tons/acre of stover; but your estimates may be closer if you had records of baled stover from previous years. In addition to the value of the above nutrients, one should also consider the importance of residue in soil organic matter, as well as erosion control and soil moisture in minimum and no-till cropping systems.