Articles Tagged with ''corn harvest''

No-Till, Cattle & Diverse Cover Crops Mix Well

The combination of a 3-way crop rotation, covers and grazing is resulting in big savings by reducing the number of tillage passes, increasing yields and improving soil health.

By Sarah Hill posted on November 11, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops

Salem, S.D., farmer Kurt Stiefvater started no-tilling 20 years ago to save soil moisture and save more money by reducing the number of tillage passes. He added small grains and cover crops to the 1,800-acre operation 8 years ago, and those decisions have improved Stiefvater’s yields, soil health and the condition of his cattle herd.

Adjusting Combine Settings for Corn Harvest Efficiency

August 15, 2022 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Kansas State Extension

Corn has been growing in a hot and dry summer, which will certainly limit grain yield in 2022. Thus, adjusting combine settings can be very helpful in reducing yield loss during harvest operations.

Closing the ‘Brown Gap’ with Big Covers and Crop Rotation

Virginia grower Paul Davis shares how he transitioned from no-till-only to a varied mix of covers and cash crops to reduce nutrient inputs and boost soil quality.

By Dan Crummett posted on December 8, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Virginia grower Paul Davis shares how he transitioned from no-till-only to a varied mix of covers and cash crops to reduce nutrient inputs and boost soil quality.

USDA Reports 84% of Corn, 87% of Soybeans Harvested

November 8, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended Nov. 7 reported 84% of corn crops harvested, below the 90% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA Reports 74% of Corn Harvested

November 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended Oct. 31 reported 74% of corn crops harvested, below the 81% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA Reports 10% of Corn Harvested

September 20, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA reported 10% of corn crops harvested, above the 8% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA Reports Three-Quarters of Corn Mature in the U.S.

September 28, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

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%.

Were Your Crops Damaged by the ‘Derecho’ Storm?

August 24, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Residue Management

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.

Post-Maturity Corn Grain Dry Down

September 25, 2017

Source: Iowa State University

Average corn grain dry down rates from Iowa for September, October.

6 Tips for Harvesting Lodged Corn

October 12, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

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.

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