Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day to be held in Saginaw County on September 16
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EmailSoybean farmers looking to learn about getting their equipment ready for harvest and how to avoid header losses are invited to attend this annual event.
Reducing soybean harvest losses is an easy and effective way to increase soybean yields by 1 to 2 bushels per acre and income by $10.25 to $20.50 per acre in 2025. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2025, the 15th annual Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day will provide participants with new information and educational materials about reducing soybean harvest losses. Held at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, 3775 S. Reese Rd Frankenmuth, MI 48734, equipment company representatives will discuss specific recommendations for fine-tuning their combines.
The following topics and equipment demonstrations are planned:
- Draper heads
- Auger heads
- Air-assisted reels
- Harvest recommendations
- Harvest loss measurements
- Common harvest errors
Agenda
The day will begin at 10 a.m. with check-in and introductions.
New this year, clinics will be held to help farmers get their combines ready for harvest season. Attendees will select which concurrent clinic to attend based on the brands and models used on their farms. Clinics will include a thorough walk-around and discussion with plenty of time for Q&A.
Lunch will be provided free of charge.
The afternoon will consist of demonstrations of soybean harvest representing equipment and technologies commonly used in the region, including a discussion of harvest losses and how to fine-tune the equipment.
The day will conclude by 3 p.m.
This event has been offered free to attendees over the years due to generous support from the Michigan Soybean Committee. Farmers, agribusiness professionals, agency staff and those interested in agriculture are welcome to attend.
Credits
3.5 certified crop adviser credits have been approved.
Registration
Register online at the link below. You can also call the St. Joseph County Michigan State University Extension office at 269-467-5511 for assistance with registration. Pre-registration is required by Sept. 9 to reserve a meal. Walk-ins will be accepted but lunch is not guaranteed.
Register for the Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day
Cost
Cost is free due to generous funding from event sponsors, the Michigan Soybean Committee and Michigan State University Extension.
Sponsors
Tri County Equipment in Saginaw may be joined by other equipment dealers in the area. Special thanks to Darwin and Neil Hecht for hosting the harvest demonstration plots. Thanks also to Uebler Farms, L.L.C. for donating Pioneer P09Z79E seed for the demonstration fields.
Communication
The field day is planned for Sept. 16 but should it need to be postponed due to weather, delayed crop development, etc., we will contact everyone who has pre-registered with updates. Please be sure your email and cell phone are correct when you register and check both in the days leading up to the event.
