Harvest
Report: Kansas corn production forecast down from last year
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Despite some Midwest harvest delays in recent weeks, farmers have made up a lot of ground in their soybean fields this past week.
With cool conditions and precipitation spreading across the Midwest, farmers are keeping a close eye on corn, and especially, soybean fields.
Farmers in west-central Illinois and east-central Missouri are wrapping up the 2020 harvest, and many are seeing above-average crop yields.
Every year you’re likely to see differences in corn yield, depending on where you’re at in a field. This is a function of a large number of factors, including soil type and access to water.
Harvest came to a halt in some areas seeing snow, while other farmers continued to roll on with corn. U.S. Farm Report meteorolgist says the winter weather will be short-lived across much of the country.
Use this checklist to keep your family and team safe this fall.
There are always variances in yield and moisture across crop fields. This is due to topography, soil type and other management factors. However, this year wide spreads in moisture content will present challenges.
An Iowa State University extension specialist fears the drought and derecho damage could linger into spring if farmers don’t create a game plan this fall. Mark Licht has several tips to prevent costly damage this spring.