Harvest drags on through rainy October

By Kylie Mockler of Centerville, S.D.
Oct 30, 2026
1 hr ago

Soybean harvest — Soybeans are harvested on the Mockler farm near Centerville, S.D. Rainy weather delayed harvest, and corn was left to do as October came to a close.
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By Kylie Mockler of Centerville, S.D.

Over the past couple of weeks, we have been busy in the field.

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