The first two of 16 U.S. Crop Watch fields were harvested last week, though for the most part, the producers report that harvest activity has been on the lighter side and will likely ramp up in the coming days.

At this point, is it worth the risk of tearing up fields to gather the grain only to spend money to dry the crops? Should you instead take the gamble of in-field loss and just leave the crops until next spring.

Snow is blanketing much of the U.S., which adds more complexity to an already-challenging harvest. Leaving corn and soybeans standing in fields over winter puts you at greater risk of yield loss in-field.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers are expected to harvest the largest soybean crop on record, but they have to deal with a constricted market in which to sell their crop.

Farmers in North Dakota and South Dakota woke up to a dismal sight on Wednesday; more than 5 inches of snow blanketed much of the region.

2019 has already been a struggle for many producers, as weather woes are creating a rollercoaster of emotions. However, the production challenges could last into winter according to Ken Ferrie. He helps get you prepared.

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.