Autumn belongs to corn: tractor rides to corn mazes, fresh corn on the cob, and even candy corn. But there’s no fun and games for the noble farmer when it comes to corn or fall. September begins harvest season, which is why we compiled our top tips for getting the most out of corn harvest season.
Identify Potential Sources of Loss
There’s a seemingly never-ending list of things that can go wrong in the unpredictable world of the great outdoors. Although you can’t foresee every possible obstacle your corn harvest will face, you can take proactive steps against the common sources of loss. For instance:
Insects
Crop stress
High temperatures during silking
Header losses during a gathering
Threshing and separating losses
Identifying some of these sources can help you take evasive action to minimize these losses. But even if you cannot minimize the damage, it’s still essential that you record these losses to help you plan accordingly.
Perform Machine Maintenance Before Harvesting
A good deal of crop loss comes from issues with the combine harvesters. Before you begin harvesting, it’s important to perform necessary equipment maintenance. For example:
Inspect belts and wearing for wear and tear.
Replace loose chains
Top off oil and other fluids
Check the sharpness of blades
Lubricate necessary parts of machinery
It’s also a good idea to preemptively run the machinery to check for odd noises. These may be signs you need to perform final drive maintenance. This will prevent accidents during harvest that can cut into your harvest time and further crop losses.
Look at Timing
As with everything related to plants, timing is everything. This is especially true when it comes to corn. Waiting to harvest corn until it’s naturally dried to a moisture level of below 15 percent is always ideal. However, waiting too long can impact your yield as well.
Our advice for getting the most out of corn harvest is to harvest corn when the moisture level is still 25 percent for maximum yield. From there, use a grain dryer to bring down moisture. All-heat dryers typically work the best for this purpose.
Mother’s Day has always been about gratitude, but how we show it keeps evolving. From its early roots as a day of reflection and peace to today’s experience‑based celebrations and inclusive gifting, the heart of the holiday is the same: honoring the people who nurture us, in all the ways that word “mother” can mean.
A Short History of Mother’s Day
Modern Mother’s Day in the United States began in the early 1900s, when Anna Jarvis organized a church service in 1908 to honor her late mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, a community organizer who had created “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs” to support women and children.
In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation making the second Sunday in May an official national holiday dedicated to mothers. Jarvis imagined the day as a quiet, personal observance: handwritten notes, simple flowers, and time set aside to say “thank you.”
As the holiday grew, so did its commercial side cards, candy, and large floral campaigns. Ironically, Anna Jarvis later spoke out against what she saw as the over‑commercialization of the day she helped create.
Long before the U.S. version, other traditions honored mothers and mother figures, including “Mothering Sunday” in parts of Europe, when people returned to their “mother church” and often brought small gifts or flowers to their own mothers.
Today, Mother’s Day blends these roots: a mix of reflection, gratitude, and new ways of celebrating that fit modern life.
One moment you’re driving home. Next, you’re dealing with a sudden impact, a sore neck, a headache that won’t quit, and a stack of new decisions: medical visits, insurance calls, and whether you need a lawyer at all.
Across the U.S. and around the world, drivers are reporting that the roads seem more chaotic than ever. But the data tells a more complex story, one that blends progress, persistent risk, and the human stress behind every collision.
A single moment on the road can change everything.
The task of getting a good night’s sleep often feels simple in theory. However, many people struggle to achieve consistent rest. Modern life introduces a range of challenges that quietly interfere with sleep quality. Understanding five of the disruptors that may affect your ability to rest can help you recognize what stands between you and restorative sleep.
In an era dominated by digital campaigns and algorithm-driven visibility, businesses sometimes overlook the power of real-world connections. Yet brands can enjoy measurable results from face-to-face engagement and tactile experiences. Here are five offline marketing techniques your firm should use to build trust and recognition in ways that digital channels alone cannot achieve.
Daily driving depends on consistency, yet road conditions rarely stay predictable. Drivers face constant changes that shape how vehicles perform and how safely people travel. Rough pavement, hidden hazards, and neglected infrastructure create stress behind the wheel.
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