Data-Driven Insights for Harvest Timing

Every farmer knows the feeling: The crop is ready, but the weather isn’t cooperating. Muddy fields, disease-weakened plants, threatening winds and broken equipment can turn a good harvest into a stressful race against time.

University of Missouri Extension’s Days Suitable for Fieldwork in Missouri can help farmers plan with confidence, says senior research analyst Drew Kientzy. The publication draws on 20 years of weather data to show weekly averages of days suitable for fieldwork across Missouri. It also includes formulas to estimate how much acreage can be covered per day and size equipment to match available field time.