Extreme weather swings have not derailed early crop progress in west central Minnesota. Peterson Farm Seeds Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson reported from near Fergus Falls, saying the cold snap largely spared crops from frost damage. “I was a little worried about getting some frost, but we stayed warmer as a whole from what I’ve seen so that’s a good thing.” While the recent wind did cause some minor damage with soybeans sheared off and corn showing signs of wear, the crops have now hardened off amid cooler 40-degree temperatures. Looking ahead, Swenson noted that weed control is the next major concern. “The biggest thing is how quickly the weeds are going to come..”They really started popping up in the last week, but they’re not growing a whole lot with these temperatures.”
