This changes my plans…

[356]

We have a cold front (drop of 25-30 degrees) coming Sunday afternoon/Monday with a north wind. I took Monday off to hunt, but this will change how I have to hunt! The harvester is a new one from previous years, so I doubt we will see nearly as many pods on the ground. I may use a decoy and calls….appreciate insights on this, as the combine came two weeks earlier than anticipated.

 

[Hoytvectrix]

I would hunt as soon after harvest as possible.

 

[Mortenson]

Yep deer absolutely love feeding in freshly harvested bean stubble.

 

[356]

I would hunt as soon after harvest as possible.

I definitely plan to be out there….I will likely hunt a tree stand in the AM (better access) and a tower in the PM.

 

[buckdeer1]

Look out in the field as the newer combines don't leave much to eat

 

[Mortenson]

Unless it's brand new to them and they don't know how to set it yet. Then it could be better for you than the old one. Or if the beans are 7% moisture like much of the country right now then header loss alone will be a couple bushels an acre on the ground.

 

[Bill]

any chance you can get some rye seed on some of that field? Near your sand? Even if you broadcast.
Based on the dust it's dry. you would need some rain.

 

[Ben.MN/WI]

My soybean plot is very dry and the pods are starting to shatter with beans scattered everywhere.

Maybe you will be lucky and have a bunch of beans scattered in front of your stand.

 

[356]

any chance you can get some rye seed on some of that field? Near your sand? Even if you broadcast.
Based on the dust it's dry. you would need some rain.

I am planning to get seed on the some of the field near the east and west access areas. The wicked drought is the worse we have experienced on this property….the 14 day forecast has no rain in sight. I am getting a little life (not much) from the drilled plots, and none from broadcast plots. Our road has turned to powered dust, so it is pretty ugly…the only thing in the rain gauge is a layer of dust.

 

[356]

Unless it's brand new to them and they don't know how to set it yet. Then it could be better for you than the old one. Or if the beans are 7% moisture like much of the country right now then header loss alone will be a couple bushels an acre on the ground.

It looks like they are doing a good job…the guy is in his 80s, and his son in his late 50s. This is their first equipment upgrade in two decades, but they seem to be doing things well. They are finishing up this morning. I look forward to going out and seeing how much is on the ground compared to previous soy cycles.

 

[Mozark]

Maybe some rain next weekend, keep your fingers crossed, good luck and happy birthday.