Dry weather speeds harvest along

Janelle Atyeo
Nov 3, 2025
Nov 3, 2025

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From wet to dry and a smattering of storms, the growing season was a mixed bag across the region. With harvest nearing its final weeks, agronomists shared how those conditions impacted this year’s crop and what farmers should plan for next spring.

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Soybean harvest Minnesota — A farmer combines soybeans in early October near Bergen, Minn.
Submitted photo by Susan Reiser

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Corn plant — Kaleb Ellis is experiencing his first crop of corn afflicted with southern rust.
LeeAnne Bulman/For Agri-View

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Raised in small town South Dakota, Janelle is enjoying her time as editor of Tri-State Neighbor and Midwest Messenger while raising kids, chickens and no till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.