Many fields in the Webster/Devils Lake area have standing water. Jason Hanson, who leads Rock and Roll Agronomy, says field conditions are very challenging. “You can see dust flying and that may be the top half an inch or so, but it is mud as far as you want to dig. It is extremely cold soil.” There were high levels of residual nitrogen available after last year’s drought. With the tremendous amount of moisture, how much of that nitrogen is still viable? “Last week on Memorial Day we had anywhere from 1.20 to 2.5 inches of rain so you’ll lose it to denitrification. You’ll need to see what you have because it will impact bushels and if it is barley or wheat, it will impact quality.” The full interview with Hanson can be found on the Red River Farm Network YouTube channel.
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