This season began as a complete reverse from last year in the McClusky, North Dakota area, with it being cold and wet. “It was the first time we were out of the drought status in years,” said Paul Hagen of Mid State Ag. Ranchers are happy to have hay and crops were planted into moisture. By mid-summer, drier conditions prevailed. “Corn is handling a lack of rain a lot better (than soybeans) because it has been so humid and we have a lot of dew in the morning. That’s been a Godsend for the corn.” The soybeans look lush. “All of the pods are three or four bean pods. Very seldom do you see a two bean pod unless it is one of our competitors,” joked Hagen. View the full interview.
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