Articles tagged under: Ken Hellevang
Storing Soybeans is a Challenge
Published October 1, 2023
When you start harvesting, NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang says farmers need to be aware there might be maturity issues in the soybean crop. Another big challenge is the rapid change in moisture content. "Damage to the beans goes…Summer Grain Storage Tips
Published June 19, 2023
Summer temperatures will warm stored grain and could lead to insect infestations and mold growth. NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says farmers need to make sure the moisture content is at the right levels. "We were able to store…Flooding in the Farmyard
Published March 30, 2023
NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang says flooding is expected this spring. "When we look at what they call the snow water equivalent, we're looking at a lot of areas of three to six inches of water content sitting out…Wet Corn
Published September 30, 2022
NDSU Extension Bio-Systems Engineer Ken Hellevang says farmers should be prepared to dry higher moisture corn this fall. "For the corn just now reaching maturity, it could mean the corn needs to be harvested with a moisture content of 20…Monitor Small Grain Moisture During Storage
Published August 22, 2022
To maintain the best quality of the small grain crops, NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang reminds growers to monitor crop moisture going into the grain bin. "Typically, we don't like to see more than about 17 percent moisture for…Dry Green Soybeans Before Putting Into Storage
Published September 20, 2021
NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang is hearing about green soybeans being mixed in with mature beans at harvest. “With the rains we received and the characteristics of soybeans, that’s not surprising. However, it puts us between a rock in…NDSU Extension Specialists Recognized for Service
Published November 15, 2020
NDSU Extension honored 36 staffers for their years of service during the fall conference. NDSU Extension East District Director Lesley Lubenow was recognized for 15 years of service, Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen and Area Extension Specialist Karl Hoppe were…Give Frost-Stricken Soybeans More Time in the Field
Published September 29, 2020
NDSU Extension ag engineer Ken Hellevang recommends leaving frosted soybeans in the field longer to improve color. "When the soybeans are frosted before they reach the nice golden color, the question is will they continue to change color in the…Be Careful Removing Crusted Grain from the Bin
Published April 24, 2020
Out of condition grain can crust inside of the grain bin. NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says if crusting happens, farmers should develop a game plan to remove it. "We really need to know about the history of what's…