Forrest Laws
July 13, 2007
6 Min Read
Time may be of the essence as Mid-South farmers begin harvesting the 2007 corn crop. But experts say taking time to properly prepare and adjust your combine before harvest can pay big dividends.
“Corn left behind when the crop is combined represents a loss of profits,” says Charles Shay, Extension agricultural engineer with the University of Missouri. “Combine losses cannot be reduced to zero, but skillful operators can reduce losses to an acceptable level without affecting the rate of combining.”
Shay and other Extension ag engineers in the Mid-South states say a properly equipped and adjusted combine could go a long way toward helping growers finish the stressful 2007 season on a good note.