Harvesting soybeans at a moisture content between 13% and 15% helps maximize weight while minimizing harvest losses. This harvest, however, soybean moisture levels of 16% to 18 % or more have been reported.
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Source: By Mark Rosenberg, South Dakota State University Extension
Accurate moisture content measurement can help prevent spoiled grain in storage settings and help avoid discounts at the elevator if it’s sold too wet or dry.
Due to the cool and wet conditions, soybeans harvested late at this time will need to be dried either on the farm or at the elevator. Some elevators will accept soybeans up to 20 percent moisture while others will reject loads that are above 16 percent moisture. Contact your elevator prior to delivery.
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