Crops Articles
Sitting in a Holding Pattern
Published May 9, 2023
In the Willmar. Minnesota area, Chad Willis is waiting for fields to dry out after Saturday's rainfall. 'We're just in a holding pattern right now. We've got heavier soils that hold moisture pretty good." Willis in not too concerned about…Planting Peas
Published May 9, 2023
Southeast of the Twin Cities, Hampton, Minnesota, farmer Steve Wagner has his green peas in the ground and is working on corn. "The planters are absolutely flying in my neighborhood. Those big planters cut a mean path through a field."…SD Corn Comments
Published May 9, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Growers Association board member Christina Blindauer thanks all moms for that they do this Mother's Day.Forage Insurance Flexibility
Published May 9, 2023
The USDA has increased flexibility for Annual Forage Insurance and Rainfall Index Basic Provisions in eight pilot states, including North and South Dakota. Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger says these changes allow producers to choose what acreage is insured…Livestock Market Drivers
Published May 8, 2023
Cattle futures has pulled back from its recent strength. DTN livestock market analyst ShayLe Stewart says there are a few factors playing into the cool off. “The pressures of inflation, increased interest rates and the concern and heightened worry about…Pioneer Agronomy Update: Jamestown, ND
Published May 7, 2023
The first Pioneer Agronomy Update for the season took place Friday while a plot was being seeded near Jamestown, North Dakota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Lagge said the fields are in good condition. "There was some concern about putting corn…Wishing for Rain
Published May 6, 2023
Farmers in southwestern North Dakota are making good planting progress. Jon Wert is in the New England area where a lot of acres have already been planted. Field conditions are very good, but Wert says he wouldn't mind a little…Green Fields on the Horizon
Published May 6, 2023
Fieldwork continues to pick up across the region. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance and Commodity Marketing Rob Fronning says seed is going in the ground around the valley. "Hopefully in a few weeks these black fields will…Canola Minute
Published May 6, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association board member Jon Wert joins us to talk about planting progress.