In many areas, sunflower net income will be comparable to traditional crops. Besides profit, reasons to grow sunflowers include:
(1) to have a double crop option in southern areas;
(2) to have a drought tolerant option, especially on sandy loam soils;
(3) to reduce pest pressures through rotations;
(4) to spread out labor or risk;
(5) to have a crop that can be direct marketed.