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Corn Harvest: Fall 2023 Prioritizing Harvest

September 19, 2023 9:50 AM
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After walking several fields last week before harvest got into full force, I noted fields where stalk integrity was a concern. If you have not done so already, I would encourage walking fields before harvest to understand how your crop will stand through the harvest season. A pre-harvest walk will help to prioritize harvest of fields and will help reduce harvest loss of compromised corn.

6 Simple Tips for a Safe Harvest This Fall

September 27, 2022 9:08 AM
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Safety should be a major concern for all farmers during harvest, but as the season goes on, it can be easy to miss details or neglect safe practices that can put you or others at risk. Here are six simple safety tips to maintain throughout the season to keep yourself and your crew out of harm’s way.

1. Keep your machine’s safety features, mirrors and windows clean both in and out of the field

Fire Prevention and Safety Considerations During Harvest

September 20, 2022 9:00 AM
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All it takes to start a fire is just a spark from an engine, an overheated bearing on a combine, or a hot exhaust manifold where some dirt and dry plant material have gathered. Dry plant residue, dusty conditions, low humidity levels and strong winds are a recipe for combine and field fires. During harvest periods with increased fire potential, fires cause millions of dollars in property damage in Iowa, including loss of machinery, crops, and time. Supply chain issues and limited availability of parts may only further plague down equipment.

Fire Prevention and Management Tips During Harvest

October 1, 2021 10:36 AM
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Much of Iowa is currently abnormally dry or in some state of drought according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. If dry field conditions persist, the potential for combine and field fires this fall could continue to be a problem. Low relative humidity levels and high winds further amplify the risk of fires. All it takes is a single high-temperature source in the engine area or an overheated bearing to ignite dry plant material.

Power Line Safety for Harvest

September 16, 2021 10:05 AM
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Safety should always be at the forefront of your farming operations, and harvest is no different. When operating large equipment such as combines and grain carts, overhead power lines pose an increased risk to farm safety. An average of 62 people each year are electrocuted when their farm machinery contacts a power line.

To avoid potential incidents on your farm operation, follow these tips and those in the video below. ISU Digital Ag and ISU Extension and Outreach wish you a safe and productive harvest season. 

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