Part 1, Section 6: Soybean
Soybean
HARVESTING FOR GRAIN
Combine when moisture in beans is 14 percent. Harvest may begin at a higher moisture content, but some drying will be required for safe storage. Delaying harvest to lower moisture contents may increase shattering losses and decrease seed quality.
Be very careful when harvesting. Four beans per square foot left in the field equals 1 bushel per acre. To keep harvest losses low
- drive slowly,
- check concave clearance,
- check cylinder speed,
- check sieves,
- check air velocity,
- synchronize ground speed and reel speed, and
- leave a short stubble.