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5 Most Common Combine Problems Solved

From ragged cuts to chaff in the sample, No-Till Legend Marion Calmer answers no-tillers’ most common combine questions.

By Julienne Isaacs posted on August 21, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

"Regardless of the color of combine that you have, they all have problems,” says Marion Calmer, a fourth-generation farmer from Alpha, Ill., and founder and CEO of Calmer Corn Heads.

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.

Combine Adjustments for Downed Corn

October 30, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska

Recent high winds in Nebraska have downed corn, in some areas leaving 20-70 bushels per acre of grain on the ground.

Combine Adjustments for Fall Harvest

September 25, 2016 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Iowa State University Extension

It’s possible to reduce field losses from the combine to just 1 bushel per acre or less if the crop is standing reasonably well, says Iowa State University Extension.

10 Tips to Make Combines a Well-Tuned No-Till Asset

Adjustments to sickles, flighting, sieves, stripper plates and other components can keep more grain in the tank and make harvest more efficient.

By John Dobberstein posted on July 30, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Even with the progression of combine technology today, no-tillers can still lose a considerable amount of grain during harvest if their combine settings aren’t correct.

Adjusting the Combine for Variable Soybean Conditions

September 12, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Ohio State University Extension

A few simple combine adjustments can help to prevent grain damage and harvest loss, particularly ground speed and combine header settings, says Ohio State University Extension.

No-Till Notes

Use Your Harvest To Manage Residue

By Jim Leverich posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management

Managing your crop residue correctly can have a large impact on how successful you are no-tilling.

No-Till Notes

Scout Fields, Check Combine For Better Yields And Safe Harvest

Evaluating no-till stands, residue and equipment can help you improve profitability at harvest-time this fall and for years to come.

By Jim Leverich posted on August 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Harvest last year was a real challenge for many no-tillers as crops didn’t dry out and harvest was late. In many cases, this didn't allow much time during the harvest to assess overall no-till management.

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