Harvesting Corn
Crops
During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.
Herbicide Residual Effects on Cover Crops after Corn Silage
Fact sheet about herbicide residual effect on cover crops after corn silage.
Corn Residue Grazing and Rental Rate Considerations
Crop residue makes excellent fall forage for cattle and helps prevent volunteer corn in fields the following growing season. With many corn fields around, farmers and ranchers can work together and find a way to use residue grazing for adding soil nutrients and gaining feed access that benefits each party, respectively.
2026 Harvesting Order for Weed Management
The 2026 growing season was abnormally hot and dry, which may have reduced the number of weed flushes witnessed this year.
Grazing Corn Stalks to Combat Volunteer Corn Following Drought Periods
The incidence of volunteer corn in subsequent crops tends to be greater following periods of drought. Utilizing livestock to graze corn residue following harvest is a strategic management practice to reduce volunteer corn in the following crop.
Should We Sell Corn Stalks?
Grazing and baling corn stalks may have financial and agronomic benefits for the landowner and provide feed resources for cattle producers. Learn how to determine if it's the right decision for your operation.
Harvest Time Equipment Fires
High heat, sparks from a faulty connection, leaking fuel, and crop dust are a recipe for equipment fires during harvest season. To reduce the risk, make preparing and checking your equipment a daily habit.
Grazing Corn Residue: Connecting Crops, Cattle, and Soil
As corn harvest wraps up, remember that the value of the crop doesn’t have to end when the grain leaves the field. With intentional grazing management, the post-harvest residue can become part of another production cycle that connects crops, cattle, economics, and soil.
Reminders for a Successful Silage Season
Timing plays a vital role in making quality silage. Moisture, maturity, chop length, kernel processing, packing, and covering all determine how the crop will ferment and how much feed value is preserved.
Steps to Prevent Stored Grain Infestations
As fall harvest is approaching it is important to ensure that grain bins are prepared in the best possible manner to prevent insect infestations.