Crops Articles
Dry Bean Scene
Published September 22, 2022
U.S. Dry Bean Council International Representative Jose Barrios talks about market access for dry beans in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, and…SMSBC Crop Conditions Vary
Published September 21, 2022
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative began its pre-pile harvest September 19. Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius describes the beet crop has highly variable. "Some areas got planted earlier and got good rain, they got some really nice beets," said…A Juggling Act
Published September 21, 2022
Pre-pile sugarbeet harvest continues at Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative. Vice President of Agriculture Mike Metzger said pre-pile is a constant juggling act between Mother Nature, the factory slice and a voluntary base grower delivery system. "We're trying to keep those things…ACSC Sees Steady Improvement in Sugar Content
Published September 21, 2022
American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings say pre-pile is going well. "The sugar conent probably came up one percent per week since we started." Hastings expects the average yield to be in the high 25-to-26 ton per acre…Communication Between the Farmer and Retailer is Critical
Published September 19, 2022
Due to supply chain problems and product shortages, farmers are making crop input decisions earlier than ever. CHS General Manager Jason Edwards said ag retailers want to know the farmers’ plan as soon as possible. "Even if you're not ready…Good News, Bad News
Published September 18, 2022
Despite a very late start to the planting season, most of the corn across the Northern Plains will likely reach full maturity. "The bad news is I don't know if we'll have a lot of drying time behind that to…Precision Agriculture Extends Beyond Corn and Beans
Published September 17, 2022
Planter performance affects the productivity of the farm. That philosophy goes beyond the traditional corn and soybean grower. "We've been able to show that the specialty crop market is very relevant," said Troy Amundson, precision agriculture specialist, Premium Ag Solutions.…Capture More Bushels
Published September 17, 2022
As the soybean and dry edible bean harvest begins, Crary Industries' Tim Nelson stress the importance of efficiency. "If growers want to save two-to-three bushels per acre, put on an Air Reel or (Crary) Wind System on and get it,"…Fall Weed Control Options
Published September 17, 2022
There are options available for managing the weeds left over from the growing season. "Sharpen is a great tool to help," said Katie Strathman, BASF technical service representative. Residual herbicides are important. "They help us by reducing the competition we…