Based on pod counts, soybeans were on track for a record crop. However, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Missy Bauer is worried the recent stretch of unusually hot and dry weather will negatively impact seed size and rob soybeans of substantial bushels, something that could catch farmers by surprise this harvest.

Vice President Kamala Harris recently floated this policy to crack down on price gouging, but looking back on a similar plan from the Nixon administration shows not everything needs a second chance.

Tips for combine, header and technology inspections to limit downtime and help keep harvest on track.

While bulk grain would be largely unaffected, the strike would impact products exported via containers, such as soybeans and soybean meal.