Crop conditions around Carrington, North Dakota, vary widely after a dry growing season. NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Jeff Stachler says soil type, rainfall and planting conditions will all influence final yields. “We know the sandier the soil and/or the gravelier the soil is not holding water.” Drought has pushed soybean maturity ahead, with fields ripening earlier than normal. He expects soybean yields to be down overall.
