Belfield, North Dakota farmer Greg Kessel has started harvesting field peas. “They’re running anywhere from 35 to 45 bushels an acre. Considering the heat we’ve had, we feel pretty satisfied with that.” Kessel expects the later crops to be more affected by the heat. Kessel has also seen oats, barley, and winter wheat put up for hay due to the late frost that was harsh on the hay crop.
