In northwest North Dakota, there is snow on the ground, but it is a very dry snow. Horizon Resources Grain Division Manager Levi Hall says farmers would like to see more moisture ahead of spring planting. “It’s been nice to see precipitation fall from the sky and there’s optimism for more moisture.” Hall is not anticipating farmers to change up their rotations much in the spring. Input costs are driving planting intentions. “The seed dealers I’ve talked with say there will be a greater interest in pulse crops, soybeans and anything that requires less nitrogen. Canola acres are also getting interest. This is the second year we’ll have a new crop canola contract more than $20 per hundredweight.”
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