Crops Articles
Corn Acreage Expected to Rise in Northern Red River Valley
Published March 3, 2023
CHS Ag Services applied a record amount of fertilizer this past fall. General Manager Ryan Anderson says that is setting up the company well for spring. "We had a record fall (application season) and we added new plants including an…Selling Northern Grown Soybeans
Published March 2, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Agronomist Seth Naeve was able to combine three consecutive soybean trade missions to Southeast Asia in February. The goal is to promote soybeans from the Northern Plains. "There's been a fixation on protein as the…Early Frost Spells Trouble for Argentine Soybeans
Published March 2, 2023
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier cut his Argentine soybean crop estimate by two million metric tons due to ongoing drought. Cordonnier says Argentina is a mess. "There's problem after problem. They had an unbelievable early frost where it…Wireworm Prevention
Published March 2, 2023
Wireworms are a common pest for many Midwest farmers. BASF Seed Treatment Technical Representative Tracy Hillenbrand says wireworm repopulation can number in the hundreds. "The average female is able to lay 100 eggs per cycle, with up to three cycles…NDGGA Talks Crop Insurance on Capitol Hill
Published March 2, 2023
A North Dakota Grain Growers Association Fly-in to Washington, D.C. focused on pesticides regulations, trade, crop insurance and more. NDGGA President Ed Kessel said it was noted that moving the crop insurance payment date would better align with the marketing…Corn Matters
Published March 2, 2023
MN Corn Board Member Blair Hoseth discusses a grant on fertilizer vs manure. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters.Winds Damage Southern Plains Wheat Crop
Published March 2, 2023
Winds topped 100 miles per hour across parts of the Southern Plains in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas a week ago. Texas Wheat Producers Director of Communications Darby Campsey says the windstorm has affected the dryland wheat crop. "Our main concern…MN Wheat Minute
Published March 2, 2023
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers CEO Charlie Vogel talks about a bill related to increased funding in FMD and MAP programs in this week's Minnesota Wheat Minute.Fertilizer Prices at a Stalemate
Published March 2, 2023
The fertilizer outlook for spring is optimistic. StoneX Group Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says phosphate prices are at a stalemate with demand. With demand being more variable, prices won't have a chance to rise to previous highs. Global…