Crops Articles
SD Corn Comments
Published March 15, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray talks about the Emergency Grain Storage Assistance Program.Optimism for ’23 Planting Season
Published March 14, 2023
Despite a thick layer of snow across the Northern Plains, Pioneer Corn Product Manager Scott Walker is enthusiastic about the upcoming growing season. "We're getting some adequate moisture refilling that soil moisture profile this winter and we're looking forward to a…Sunflower Report Updated
Published March 14, 2023
According to the 2022 Sunflower Crop Quality Report, U.S. sunflower production totaled 2.8 billion pounds this past year. That’s up 48 percent from 2021. North Dakota regained its top spot for sunflower production with a 1.3 billion pound crop. That’s…UPL: Ask the Expert
Published March 14, 2023
Potato growers can count on white mold showing up every year. This fungal disease can cause extensive damage to the crop. In the Red River Farm Network 'Ask the Expert' series, UPL Technical Service Manager Taylor MIller offers more insight…A Unified Approach
Published March 13, 2023
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth appreciates the grassroots policy development seen during Commodity Classic. “Here’s where we set our resolutions that we take to Washington, D.C. to make sure all farmers across the U.S. are on the same…Hybrid Wheat Remains in the Plan for Bayer
Published March 13, 2023
There have been some recent changes in the landscape for hybrid wheat production in the United States. WestBred Cereals Account Management Lead Jeff Koscelny stresses Bayer is moving forward. "We know it's going to be a very long commitment, a very…More Corn Acres Expected in ND
Published March 13, 2023
Corn acreage in the Northern Plains is expected to be up this spring. Channel Technical Agronomist Derek Crompton says the weather delays influenced the acreage mix last year. "There were a lot of great intentions last year and that big snowfall…A Favorable Spring Outlook
Published March 13, 2023
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner offered an optimistic view for the 2023 Midwest crop. "Most likely, the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will have a fairly good growing season." Lerner sees the potential for a ridge of…Profitability is the Priority
Published March 13, 2023
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers President Mike Gunderson serves on the National Associaiton of Wheat Growers Domestic and Trade Committee. “Our bottomline is how do we grow our wheat acres and make it profitable? We also look closely at how…