Now is the time to prepare for harvest by getting equipment in optimal operating conditions. Adjusting combine settings can be very helpful in reducing yield loss during harvest operations.
The latest USDA Crop Progress report showed 75% of corn mature as of the week ended Sept. 27, 2020. This surpassed both the 39% reported mature in the same week last year and the 5 year average of 65%.
No-Till Farmer wants to know how your crop fared from the Aug. 10 “derecho” storm that caused damage in at least 10 states in the Upper Midwest, including Iowa, Indiana and Illinois.
Reports of lodging and downed corn are increasing across Ohio and growers may face major challenges harvesting lodged corn, which is nearly flat on the ground, says Ohio State University Extension.
Wet weather combined with shorter tusks and lightweight ears makes the crop more vulnerable to moisture accumulation inside the husk and cause sprouting on the ears, says University of Tennessee Extension.
While harvest efficiency will never be 100% and it's critical to get harvest completed, paying attention to details during harvest could increase profitability, says Kansas State University Extension.
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