Crops Articles
Genetics Make the Difference
Published September 1, 2022
Soybean pods are filling well near Page, North Dakota. "New genetics in the A Series soybeans are bringing a lot of potential this year. We like what we see," said Paige Elsner, Page Seed & Agronomy. "I know the corn…Allendale Releases Crop Production Forecast
Published September 1, 2022
Allendale is forecasting a 14.1 billion bushel corn crop and a soybean crop of 4.4 billion bushels. That compares to USDA’ s latest estimate of 14.4 billion bushels for corn and 4.5 billion bushels for soybeans. Allendale is estimating corn…An Impressive Sunflower Crop
Published August 31, 2022
With the crusted soils, emergence was a worry for sunflowers at Fosston, Minnesota this spring. The crop pushed through and is now thriving. “The stand is great, the flowers themselves look tremendous and the head size is really impressive,” reports…Corn Standing Well in Grand Forks Area
Published August 31, 2022
The RRFN Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, made a stop west of Grand Forks Wednesday. “The early planted corn is looking really good and we’ll probably need another two to three weeks for that,” said Mike Stenvold of Stenvold Ag…“Worst IDC Year I’ve Ever Seen’
Published August 31, 2022
It is a busy time in the central Red River Valley with spring wheat being harvested and beets being lifted for the pre-pile. Thanks to a late planting season, the corn and soybeans in the area will need more time.…On Pace to Finish Good
Published August 31, 2022
Pioneer Field Agronomist Marc Cartwright hosted the second day of the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour. Fields were checked from Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Walhalla, North Dakota. "Soybeans and corn are on pace to finish up good despite…Corn Denting in Walhalla Area
Published August 30, 2022
Combine dust fills the air in northeastern North Dakota. Small grains and canola are being harvested. Desiccation is beginning in dry beans. “Corn is just reaching the dent stage and we’re starting to put starch in the kernels,” reports Matthew…‘Anxious’
Published August 30, 2022
The water came up this spring in the Stephen, Minnesota area and was one of the longest lasting floods in memory. Alex Anderson leads a Pioneer seed agency called Eagle Point Ag and says late planting and Prevented Plant was…Wet Spring = Crop Delays
Published August 30, 2022
Kent Rivard of K-Star Ag Services at Thief River Falls hosted the first stop on the second day of the RRFN Crop Tour. “Crops are looking shockingly well, especially for the late planting season.” There were some crops planted in…