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When the days get shorter and temperatures start to cool, leaves on soybean plants slowly turn yellow. By mid-October and November, these leaves turn brown and fall off, leaving the mature soybean pods behind, ready for harvest.
When should I harvest soybeans?
For green shell beans, harvest soybeans when pods are green, full, and plump, usually 2 to 3 inches (5-7cm) long, about half mature. Soybeans for shelling and fresh use are ready for harvest 45 to 65 days after sowing. Dry soybeans require 100 or more days to reach harvest.
How long can soybeans stay in the field?
Under average weather conditions, soybean will reach 13 percent moisture in about 12 days following maturity. However, if weather conditions are conducive, grain dry down can be achieved in as early as nine days after maturity.
Why are soybeans harvested at night?
“Sometimes soybeans cut better after dark than they do in the daytime because there’s more moisture on the surface,” Warfel said. “In the late afternoon and early evening, bean pods are really brittle, and it’s easy for them to pop and fly all over instead of into the combine.
What months do soybeans grow?
Spring is the time to plant soybeans. As an annual crop, soybeans grow from seed, produce and die in a single growing season. In areas that experience winter frosts, wait until two to three weeks after the last frost date to plant soybeans.
What months are harvest season?
In which month the crops are harvested? Kharif Crops Rabi Crops Sowing of seeds begins in the rainy season around July Rabi seeds are sown at the beginning of autumn in November or December Harvesting is done in September – October Harvesting happens in June – July.
What is the best way to harvest soybeans?
Storing Fresh or Dry Soybeans To remove the beans from their pods, pry apart the pod along the outer seam and pop out the large, green seeds inside. Edamame, or fresh soybeans, should be used within two to three days of harvest for the best flavor and texture.
Can you harvest soybeans in the spring?
If weather conditions don’t improve, some producers may consider leaving the beans in the field over the winter and harvesting them in the spring. This is a risky practice. Producers that consistently harvest soybeans in November should consider planting earlier maturing soybean varieties.
How much does a farmer make per acre of soybeans?
For 2020, the projected soybean yield is 72 bushels per acre, the soybean price is $11.20 per bushel, giving crop revenue of $806 per acre.
Will snow hurt soybeans?
Temperatures between 28–32 degrees Fahrenheit for short periods of time will not have a deleterious effect on young soybean plants; however, long periods in this temp range will have killing effects on emerged plants. A little rain (or snow) that coats the plant or ground will also act as an insulator.
What moisture do you harvest soybeans?
Harvesting soybeans at a moisture content between 13 and 15 percent helps maximize weight while minimizing harvest losses. Spoilage during storage is a concern when moisture levels are high.
How many beans are in a bushel of soybeans?
One bushel of soybean at 13% moisture weighs 60 lbs. Soybeans generally range from 2500 beans/lb to 3500 beans/lb. Losses depend on soybean size and weight (Table 38.2).
How do I know if my moisture is soy?
Soybean Seed Moisture Test Methods. This test is typically conducted on 250 to 500 grams of seed by use of a Steinlite moisture meter. What is Reported. Acceptable ranges are typically in the 11 to 12% moisture content range. Value of Results.
Is soybean an annual crop?
The soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is an erect leguminous plant, up to 1 m high. A fast growing herbaceous annual, it is native to Asia but currently grown worldwide.
Can you plant soybeans in September?
They are mostly a warm-season annual crop and thrive when temperatures stay around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Since they take at least 45 days to mature, they can only be planted early in the fall in areas where overnight temperatures stay above freezing and daily temperatures reach more than 60 degrees F.
Where do soybeans go after harvest?
After harvest, they are either stored in a grain bin or sold directly (via truck) to Cenex Harvest States – a soybean processing plant. CHS processes soybeans into soybean meal, which is used for livestock feed. Soybean oil is extracted from the soybean to make food and industrial products such as soy oil and plastics.
What crops are harvested in January?
These crops include rice, daal (lentils), beans, sorghum, and millet. The harvesting of the kharif crops is the cause of this January’s harvest festivals. Around this time, or slightly before, in October, during the dry season that lasts until the next monsoon, the winter crop cycle begins when rabi crops are sown.
What crops are harvested in December?
1. December Harvest Beets & beet greens (Here are my tips for harvesting beets plus a ton of beet recipes) Brassicas. Broccoli. Collards. Kale. Radishes. Rutabagas. Turnips (Greens are super tasty, too) Carrots. Leeks. Lettuce. Swiss chard.
How long is a harvest season?
Generally, harvest runs from as early as mid-September to as late as the end of November. For each farmer, how long harvest takes depends on how many acres they farm, how many people they have helping out, the size of their equipment and how many combines, tractors and semis they have running.
