Harvest
The USDA Crop Progress released Monday afternoon shows farmers made some gains on last week’s harvest delays.
Illinois farmers have faced their share of challenges this growing season. Much of the state received a deluge of rain in the heat of planting.
Harvest is in full swing, but the impact of a difficult planting season is still apparent from the combine perch. While phosphorus (P) might have been plentiful in the soil, a cold, wet spring tricked the nutrient from working its magic.
Monday’s Crop Progress shows 30 point delays in both corn and soybean harvest in Minnesota.
Iowa soybeans were close to maturation two weeks ago, thanks to cooler temperatures the state had this season compared to 2016. In some states, soybeans are just beginning to mature. Here’s a look at how soybeans reach physiological maturity and what farmers need to look for in their fields now.
See all of the report data, coverage and analysis of USDA’s Oct. 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) and Crop Production reports.
At the end of the season every precious kernel you’ve slaved to produce that is entrusted in grain storage holds your farm’s future and your management of the grain helps dictate just how good of a future that will be.
Nebraska farmers have received plenty of moisture over the last week. Farmers like Kenny Reinke from Neligh, Neb., tells AgDay’s national reporter Betsy Jibben he has barely harvested soybeans and there may be a long harvest season ahead of him.
A mycotoxin with the propensity to hurt livestock and even humans that consume it, fumonisin is making its way through parts of Okalahoma and Texas well-above normal levels. Farmers with the mold are likely to face discounts and possibly be unable to feed grain to livestock.
A corn maze tribute to Star Wars’ leading lady.
“Anyone who enters a storage structure containing grain, or who climbs onto an outdoor grain storage pile is at risk of being entrapped or engulfed,” says Eric Vanasdale, senior loss control representative at Country Financial. To help prevent tragedies like this from occurring, the company is partnering with the Grain Handling Safety Coalition to raise awareness of the safety risks America’s agricultural workers face every day on the job. This is especially important during this year’s National Farm Safety and Health Week which runs this week, Sept. 17-23, and focuses on “Putting Farm Safety into Practice.”
In light of low prices, producers might be best served by using existing bins or building new ones for corn, capturing local basis and turning storage into a cash cow in 2018, says Jerry Gulke of the Gulke Group.
Weather phenomenon closely watched by commodities traders.
Study corn plants prior to harvest to see what when right and what when wrong with your nitrogen management strategy. Use this time to set yield expectations for this year and make corrections for next season.
The grain markets are in a constant lull, says R.J. O’Brien’s Chris Modaff. He shares what is needed to add some action back into the markets.
Track and field coaches regularly tell runners they must start strong and finish strong to win the race. The same can be said for growing corn. As you work toward a strong finish this fall, conduct pre-harvest field checks to help corn harvest go more smoothly. These recommendations will add bushels to the bin and set the groundwork for a successful 2018 season.
Strong winds at bad time diminish Nebraska corn crop
Worried about corn infected with mold or stalk quality issues? You’re not alone. But what to do now, with harvest rolling and grain put into storage? Is it too late to make a difference?
Rain, snow delay harvesting in Saskatchewan, Alberta.
The sugar beet harvest in North Dakota is expected to be up 11 percent this year.
Stalk rots, wind storms and other challenges throughout the year may mean you have down corn. While this is never ideal and often brings yield loss, you can manage your losses through a few steps.
Farmers with green stems or lodged soybeans may be in for a tricky harvest. Learn ways to maximize your yields while minimizing harvest loss and combine damage.
The tractor coughed but didn’t catch, so the old farmer on the ground yelled up to the old farmer behind the wheel. “The black button,” Don Magee said. “You push it in.”
There may be an impending pumpkin shortage this fall, but there should be plenty of cranberries to go with your Thanksgiving turkey this year.
Learn how you can change practices to dramatically increase soybean yields.
Record-breaking weather on Oct. 11 gives way to more “seasonally appropriate” conditions by Oct. 17.
“Respect given is respect earned.”
U.S. farmers harvested an estimated 14.407 billion bushels of corn this past year
Drones and digital cameras have given some breathtaking views of this year’s harvest season.
Illinois farmers are winding down the harvest, with 97 percent of the state’s corn crop having been brought in as of last week.