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Harvesting beans this fall will require patience
Soybean Corner: This won’t be a “set the combine once and drive” harvest. How can I reduce harvest losses for late-planted soybeans? I fear they’re going to be shorter than normal. Some say it will be...
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How long can you risk corn drying in the field?
Corn Corner: Weigh field drying vs. harvesting decision carefully. It appears all our corn will reach black layer before frost. However, it’s going to be wet. How long can I afford to let it dry in...
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Roundup: Almond harvest well underway
Orchard operators running about a week later than last year. It’s been a rollercoaster year for farmers across California nut country this year. With harvest operations running at full speed at many...
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Follow these 6 rules to keep grain in condition
This year’s crop will likely need special attention, but fundamentals still apply. This year will be one to remember for how much grain drying will be done. While drying this year’s crop, Gary...
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3 fall tasks that lead to success next year
Here are fall jobs outside of harvest work that can pay dividends in 2020. By Amanda Kautz Fall harvest may run late this year, but there could still be time to attend to tasks besides...
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Corn dry down calculator goes live
The calculator can be applied at any location across the Corn Belt. One of the pressing questions this fall is when corn will reach maturity and if there is going to be enough time to dry down in the...
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Make plans to minimize soil compaction during harvest
Check out these tips to minimize compaction during #harvest19. While there is significant uncertainty about this year’s harvest weather, the struggles with previous year soil compaction may still be...
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Plan ahead for potential harvest and storage challenges
Harvest and handle grain from low-lying, frost-damaged areas separately, as this grain will have a high storage risk. With delayed planting across the state, it is important to plan ahead for...
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Grain drying considerations this fall
If harvest is delayed, consider that the drying cost of a high temperature dryer increases by 14% with every 20 degree decrease. With delayed planting across the state in 2019, it is important to...
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Soybean bulls see a trifecta of good news...
Can the current rally can keep its momentum without a U.S. weather story? The USDA lowered ending stocks by -115 million bushels; rumors circulating that Chinese buyers stepped in and purchased at...
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Corn drydown calculator goes live
New tool from ISU agronomists offers predictions of corn drydown in the field. One of the pressing questions this fall is when will corn reach maturity? Will there be enough time for corn grain to dry...
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2019 Mississippi corn looks good at harvest
Corn harvest was slow during August because of rainfall and a late-planted and later-maturing crop, A difficult planting season followed by heavy rains and drainage issues challenged corn producers,...
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The case for starting harvest sooner rather than later
Corn Illustrated: Former ag economist advises comparing drying costs to field losses for the last day of harvest. One of the most critical decisions you will make this year will be when to start...
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Prepare for a long harvest season
Crop maturity becomes a concern as corn harvest approaches. Planting delays in Iowa last spring could prevent a significant portion of this year’s corn crop from maturing on time. That means farmers...
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7 tips to prepare for a variable crop harvest
Combines will be put to the test this fall, with what looks to be a wetter-than-usual crop. Harvest is quickly approaching, and most farmers are anticipating a highly variable corn and soybean crop...
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Evaluate soybean program after tough year
Field Fodder: Assessing how the current year went is an essential process for next year’s planning and budgeting. By Jerry ClarkThe soybean harvest is just around the corner, and it is time to assess...
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Harvest and post-harvest tips for corn and soybeans
Check out this gathering of articles to help with #harvest19. #Harvest19 is starting, and we want you to get the most out of your corn and soybean fields this fall. Here are our best stories, tips...
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Dust control during almond harvest has multiple benefits
Almond farmer finds new harvest equipment does more than clear the air Financial incentives to help almond growers meet dust reduction goals can help pay for technology that is available today.Funding...
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Midwest agronomists talk September crop progress
Detailed state updates by Winfield United agronomists show what is happening in corn and soybean fields as of late-September 2019. This September report from Winfield United agronomists in eight...
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Are you leaving grain on the ground?
It pays to verify that your combine adjustments are correct during harvest. Taking time to verify that your combine adjustments made in the shop match with the field conditions may seem...
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