Kick'N Dirt with Mike and The Kevins

Getting Ready for a Fast-Moving Harvest

Episode Summary

Harvest is here, and 2026 has given growers plenty to watch. In this episode of Kick'N Dirt, the team discusses harvest priorities for corn and soybeans following a challenging growing season marked by heat, drought, disease and excess moisture.

Episode Notes

Harvest is here, and 2026 has given growers plenty to watch. In this episode of Kick'N Dirt, the team discusses harvest priorities for corn and soybeans following a challenging growing season marked by heat, drought, disease and excess moisture.

In the field, the team is seeing tar spot, issues with stalk integrity in corn, and ear rot. Listen for conversation about grain quality and the importance of harvest timing, soybean maturity spreads, moisture management, and ways to reduce harvest losses.

Plus, hear why spreading out soybean maturities could help keep harvest moving and about the team's favorite corn seed varieties heading into this year's harvest. 

Favorite seed varieties heading into harvest 2026: