Crops Articles
Canola Minute
Published October 9, 2022
In the latest Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman announces their new partnership with the annual Prairie Grains Conference.Below Expectations
Published October 8, 2022
Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson is still rolling with canola harvest. "Canola has been extremely varied for us this year with a lot of it below expectations." Pederson thinks crop rotation played a big role in determining yield. "If…Funding for Grain Storage
Published October 8, 2022
Grain producers in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Kentucky, have the option of a new USDA program to help rebuild on-farm grain storage. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director DaNita Murray says the program is a response to the derecho…Too Much Water Early, Not Enough Late
Published October 8, 2022
The wet start to the growing season in the Minot area did more harm than good. "We had a lot of drown-outs," reports Chad Rubbelke. On the flip side, a lack of moisture limited yield potential for Rubbelke’s soybeans. "We…Northarvest Bean Growers Award Scholarships
Published October 7, 2022
The Northarvest Bean Growers Association awarded $2,000 scholarships to two North Dakota natives; Skyler Jo Uglem of Northwood and Juan Cronquist of Gilby. Both scholarship recipients attend North Dakota State University. Uglem is pursuing a degree in psychology and pre-medicine,…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 6, 2022
In this week's Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association President Eric Samuelson tells us about a USDA dignitary visit. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, and BASF.Harvest Rolls Along ND’s Cannonball River
Published October 5, 2022
Solen, North Dakota farmer Woody Barth has checked soybeans off his list. "We finished soybeans up this week and we're happy with the yield, it was about at our APH even with the lack of rain." Barth will be starting…First Fields Deliver Hope
Published October 5, 2022
Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Mike Clemens broke into his soybeans this past week and was pleasantly surprised. "Of course, the first field you start harvest on is the one that dried out the fastest so you aren't typically happy with…Manitoba Canola Harvest Hits Half-Way Point
Published October 5, 2022
According to the weekly Manitoba Crop Report, released October 4, harvest progress is at 63 percent completed, 3 weeks behind the 5-year average. The past week helped the canola harvest move along with over 1.9 million acres now off the…