I wouldn't be putting out corn with the crops on it is a waste of money but I feed all year long so I guess I am throwing money away early season use minerals late season after snow is on ground and food sources are limited I turn my feeder up to feeding 6 times during the daylight and 2times in the dark I go through probably 250 pounds of corn a week but be observant of your property if it looks like a highway disregard your camera and put the time into scouting and