As the calendar unfolds into November, the key considerations for a now very late harvest are starting to change. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you go about harvesting and storing that grain that's still standing in the field.

10/30/2009, 2:17 PM CDT

Wet conditions have caused many delays in harvest this year. Because of this producers need to be scouting their fields looking for grain molds and ear rots.

10/29/2009, 9:35 AM CDT

Corn and soybean harvest hasn't been this slow in 30 years. That's according to Monday's USDA-NASS Crop Progress report that indicates only 20% of the nation's corn crop has been harvested.

10/26/2009, 3:48 PM CDT

Some farmers have had record-breaking soybean yields this year. Still, others are fighting one of the toughest harvest seasons they've ever faced. The combination of high moisture levels, low temperatures and slow crop development mean even if you yield big, you may have to pay a little extra to get the grain put away this fall, whether on your farm or at the grain elevator.

10/21/2009, 4:03 PM CDT

Monday's USDA-NASS Crop Progress numbers show a trend that many farmers in the Corn Belt can probably vouch for: It's wet, and harvest is already way behind.

10/19/2009, 4:15 PM CDT

Testing has revealed dangerous levels of mycotoxins on corn in the western and central Corn Belt. Now, officials say, that's putting a renewed emphasis on testing for the toxins that can be potentially fatal when fed to livestock.

10/14/2009, 3:22 PM CDT

Whether the crops are ready or not, the freezing temps that have slid through corn and soybean country in the last few days have slammed the book on the growing season in most of the Midwest.

10/13/2009, 4:57 PM CDT

Brazil's immense, flat crop fields represent huge potential for corn and soybean production. But, for a handful of reasons, that potential's not yet reality. It's getting closer, though.

10/13/2009, 3:28 PM CDT

No field is 100% uniform -- moisture, test weight and grain volume are just a few variables that can trip up even the most high-tech yield monitor system today. But, that doesn't automatically render the data you're gleaning as you pick this fall's corn inaccurate.

10/07/2009, 11:11 AM CDT

With this year's good corn yields and increased plant material, some farmers are concerned about dealing with all the residue. Properly handling the residue at harvest is key to preparing for the next crop. Here are a few key considerations for when you're handling a field with heavy crop residue from University of Nebraska Extension engineer Paul Jasa.

10/06/2009, 2:52 PM CDT