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How Many Grain Loads to Core a Bin?

Broken grain and trash/foreign material tend to accumulate in the center of grain bins during filling. Air will not pass through this area very well, so the best management practice is to remove this material from the bin (often referred to as ‘corning’) and either store it separately or feed or sell it quickly to avoid potential problems during storage.

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WheatColin Wray
Kentucky Wheat Yield Contest Breaks Records

We have a new highest overall yield reported in the contest at 143.42 bushels per acre. This 2023 No-Till State Champion wheat entry from Jason Crisp in McLean County followed soybeans. Camron, Clay and Mark Wells in Union County reported the second highest overall yield ever at 139.64 bushels per acre with the 2023 Tillage State Champion.

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“Dusting In” Wheat in Drought Conditions

Under “normal” conditions, most Kentucky wheat producers have already begun to plant. However, much of Kentucky is classified as abnormally dry with far western Kentucky in a moderate to severe drought which can make planting difficult (Figure 1). Fortunately, wheat producers have a few options.

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WheatJennifer Elwell
Considerations for Kentucky Wheat Planting

As September ends and October begins, wheat planting will begin across Kentucky. Producers have already made several agronomic decisions such as variety selection, tillage practices and herbicide selection, it is always beneficial to go back and look at the fundamentals of planting.

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WheatJennifer Elwell
Wheat Harvest Loss

The last time Kentucky had temperatures this extreme prior to wheat harvest was in 2018 (Table 1). That year, the average yield for the state was 66 bu/A. As a result of the sudden increase in temperature, test weights were reduced and wheat dried down significantly faster than normal. In contrast, 2021 had an almost ideal grain fill period, which resulted in a record-setting state average of 87 bu/A.

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WheatJennifer Elwell