Crops Articles
Corn Market Hurt by Big Supplies
Published May 18, 2023
USDA is forecasting a record 15.3 billion bushel corn crop. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says the crop could be at 15.3 billion bushels. "The stocks-to-use ratio is forecast at 10.3 percent,” said Mark Jekanowski, chairman, USDA Ag Outlook…Patience Needed
Published May 18, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Corn Agronomist Jeff Coulter says early tillage in wet fields could cause corn emergence issues. "If we get out in the fields too early, it can create clogs, compaction, and cause emergence problems."SD Corn Comments
Published May 18, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Executive Director DaNita Murray talks about the farm bill process.Ergoty Seed Can be Used in ND
Published May 18, 2023
NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says North Dakota wheat growers could use ergoty wheat seed lot as a seed source without worrying about ergot breakouts."We're in a different situation where we can use an ergoty seed lot and it…Dry Bean Scene
Published May 18, 2023
North Dakota Trade Office Deputy Director Lindsey Warner joins us to talk about the upcoming 2022 Global Business Awards Luncheon. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Ahead of Last Year’s Pace
Published May 16, 2023
Planting was delayed this spring, but Rothsay, Minnesota farmer Charlie Westfall says field activity is still ahead of last year. “It was getting toward the end of May when we finally got going last year and I think we got…Pulse Growers Spotlight
Published May 15, 2023
In this week's Pulse Growers Spotlight, we meet with Northern Pulse Growers Association Marketing and Communications Specialist Erin Becker to talk about member importance.UPL Ask the Expert: Soil Health
Published May 15, 2023
In the latest UPL Ask the Expert series, University of Minnesota Soil, Water, and Climate Department Head Dr. Carl Rosen discusses the importance of soil health to potato production. Click here to hear the entire interview.Drought Condition Changes
Published May 14, 2023
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says drought over the past week has increased the percentage of topsoils that are short of moisture across the country. “New Mexico leads the nation, 74 percent very short to short with Kansas close behind at…