Harvest Moisture Level Readings

This dataset provides granular records of moisture levels at harvest for a variety of crops, including field location, crop type, and actionable storage recommendations. It enables farmers, agronomists, and supply chain managers to optimize post-harvest storage, reduce spoilage, and analyze environmental or operational factors influencing crop quality. The dataset is ideal for precision agriculture, storage planning, and research into best harvest practices.

  • last updated 12 Jul 2025
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

Optimizing crop storage and drying processes to minimize spoilage

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 30 rows · all 13 columns
reading_idstringcrop_typestringmoisture_level_percentfloatfield_idstringvarietystringharvest_datedatefield_namestringlocation_latitudefloatlocation_longitudefloatharvester_operatorstringstorage_recommendationstringnotesstringrecorded_atdatetime
R001-2024wheat13.2F101Hard Red Winter2024-06-13North 4041.253-96.237M. LarsenstoreIdeal harvest weather.2024-06-13T10:23:45
R002-2024corn20.1F102Pioneer 11972024-09-02East Ridge40.715-94.181S. WudryMoisture above threshold; drying suggested.2024-09-02T15:41:12
R003-2024soybeans12F103Asgrow AG34X62024-10-07South Meadow39.982-92.48Harvester 4storeSlightly below average moisture.2024-10-07T09:55:03
R004-2024wheat15.6F101Soft White2024-06-18North 4041.25-96.239M. LarsendryRainfall previous night.2024-06-18T11:10:13
R005-2024corn16.3F104Dekalb DKC63-572024-09-10West Hill41.012-95.372Harvester 2storeMinimal cob damage.2024-09-10T16:18:36
R006-2024soybeans9.8F105Pioneer P31A22X2024-10-12Creekside40.988-92.66A. PatelmonitorLow moisture; monitor for cracking.2024-10-12T10:50:14
R007-2024wheat17.9F106Durum2024-06-22Hillside40.901-95.004J. ChendryHigh moisture after overcast week.2024-06-22T12:17:27
R008-2024corn23.5F107Syngenta NK88882024-09-15River Bend41.324-96.554Harvester 5process immediatelyMoisture extremely high; immediate processing.2024-09-15T17:43:32

What the 30 rows show

from the 30-row sample

Corn (crop type) stands out: mean moisture_level_percent is 20.4, against 13.4 for the rest.

  • 15.1median moisture_level_percent
  • 4storage recommendations
Mean moisture_level_percent by crop_type30 rows
0204015.1wheat10 rows20.4corn10 rows11.7soybeans10 rows
moisture_level_percent30 rows, in bands of 2
04823836321281826moisture_level_percent →

Median 15.1, from 9.4 to 25.3.

field_id30 rows · top 10 of 15 values
  1. F1123
  2. F1143
  3. F1012
  4. F1022
  5. F1042
  6. F1052
  7. F1062
  8. F1072
  9. F1082
  10. F1092
13 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 8
  • float 3
  • date 1
  • datetime 1

Columns

13 columns in three groups
blueprint · 13 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 8 columns
reading_idstringA unique identifier for each moisture reading record.uniqueR001-2024
crop_typestringThe type or species of crop being harvested (e.g., wheat, corn, soybeans).3 typeswheat
varietystringThe specific variety or cultivar of the crop, if known.optionalHard Red Winter
field_idstringA unique identifier for the field or plot where the crop was grown.F101
field_namestringThe name or label of the field or plot where the crop was harvested.optionalNorth 40
harvester_operatorstringThe name or identifier of the person or machine operator who performed the harvest.10 operators · optionalM. Larsen
storage_recommendationstringRecommended storage action based on moisture level (e.g., dry, store, process immediately).dry · store · process immediately · monitor · optionalstore
notesstringAdditional notes or observations about the harvest or moisture reading.optionalIdeal harvest weather.
Numbers 3 columns
moisture_level_percentfloatThe measured moisture content of the crop at harvest, expressed as a percentage.0 to 10013.2
location_latitudefloatThe latitude coordinate of the field where the crop was harvested.-90 to 90 · optional41.253
location_longitudefloatThe longitude coordinate of the field where the crop was harvested.-180 to 180 · optional-96.237
Dates and times 2 columns
harvest_datedateThe date when the crop was harvested and the moisture reading was taken.2024-06-13
recorded_atdatetimeThe exact date and time when the moisture reading was recorded in the system.2024-06-13T10:23:45

Use it for

  • median moistur…15.130 rowsmean moisture level p…15.1wheat20.4corn11.7soybea…

    An agriculture dashboard

    Moisture_level_percent by crop_type and a breakdown of field_id. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do the 10 corn rows have a mean moisture_level_percent of 20.4?

    A root-cause class exercise

    Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.

  • A software demo

    Believable readings with crop_type, variety and harvest_date to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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  • Log crop type and harvest date
  • Record moisture percentage
  • Flag readings above safe thresholds
  • Summarize by crop and field
  • Alert for immediate drying needs
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