No one wants to experience a lackluster harvest. More than that, everyone wants to have a great harvest. However, many farmers don’t know what they can change for next year (and some are worried that messing with success may cause the golden goose to stop laying eggs). Read on to learn a few tips for maximizing your grain harvest yield.

Soil Rotations

Centuries ago, soil rotations worked wonders for both Native Americans and Romans. It starts with a simple concept: keep half your fields fallow so they restore nutrients. Each season, alternate the field you plant in for greater yields. While this will reduce the amount of land you’re planting on, it can save you money and make your operation more efficient.

That’s because chemical fertilizers and pesticides are rising in costs with no signs of stopping. Using this natural method can save you money on unnecessary expenses while increasing your yield.

Weed Control

Weeds are the killers of good harvests, plain and simple. The more weeds you have in your field, the less space your wheat will have to grow. The USDA recommends removing weeds once a week. If you follow that regimented schedule, you’ll have no problem saving all the nutrients for your crops.

Consider Planting Depth

Many people believe that “location, location, location” only refers to where you plant your grain. This horizontal thinking may get you in trouble because you also have to consider vertical planting—that is to say, plant depth.

If you plant when the soil is cold, planting too close to the surface could result in the seeds freezing. On the other hand, if you plant seeds deeply when the soil is warm, the coleoptile of the grain may be too short.

No matter what methods you use for maximizing your grain harvest yield, grain storage can always be made easier with hopper bins. This storage upgrade increases the efficiency and safety of your operation, making this a no-brainer purchase!