Western Minnesota farmers harvest corn, soybean in tandem

By Scott Wittnebel of Nassau, Minn.
Oct 9, 2023
Oct 9, 2023

Crop Watcher Wittnebel (96).JPG — Scott Wittnebel loads a truck with corn at the family's bin site.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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By Scott Wittnebel of Nassau, Minn.

This year, corn and soybean harvest is going on simultaneously. Typically, in our area, soybeans are harvested and then we transition into corn.

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Scott Wittnebel farms with his brother Bart. Their kids make of an able crew of helpers raising corn, soybeans, hay and small grains and a cow-calf herd in western Minnesota’s Lac Qui Parle County.