Crops Articles
Better-Than-Average Small Grains Crop
Published September 9, 2022
Syngenta Agronomy Service Representative Wally West says the general consensus about the crop in the Dakotas and Minnesota is better than average. "The heat really didn't turn on through the majority of the spring wheat belt until the crop was…Dry Conditions Worsen in Dakotas and Minnesota
Published September 9, 2022
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows abnormally dry conditions changing to moderate drought in Williams and McKinzie Counties in the western part of North Dakota. Abnormally dry conditions remain across five areas of the state. In South Dakota, extreme…New Corn Traits to Consider
Published September 9, 2022
As farmers start to think about next season, DEKALB Brand Manager Jamie Horton says there are new products and traits to consider. "SmartStax Pro with RNAI technology is the first corn root worm control product with three modes of action…Potato Harvest Starting Soon
Published September 9, 2022
Halma, Minnesota farmer Lance Hapka plans to start Russet potato harvest this week. "The potatoes are looking good right now, but are ten days behind schedule due to the late planting." It's been an interesting growing season. "After the late…Green Straw Slowing Wheat Harvest Near Karlstad, MN
Published September 9, 2022
Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Kurt Aakre will finish wheat harvest soon. "We're in seed production and waiting for fields to dry." Quality is good, but harvest conditions are a little tough. "Combining, there's a lot of green straw out there. We…A Few Last Minute Dry Bean Reminders
Published September 9, 2022
The dry bean crop is quickly approaching maturity. BASF Technical Service Rep Ken Deibert says timing is critical for your harvest aid application. "The dry beans have been turning yellow, eventually brown. for quite some time. The recommendation I'd make…Update on the Beet Crop
Published September 9, 2022
As the pre-pile season continues, sugarbeet growers seem to be pleased with tonnage. However, "the sugar (content) needs a lot of help." Betaseed sales manager John Samdahl says it is difficult to make up for the late planting season. Cercospora…Desiccation Happening in Dry Beans
Published September 8, 2022
The dry bean crop is rapidly approaching maturity across the region. "We've got an outstanding crop out here due to the added moisture this year and we need to get these desiccation or as some call them harvest aid applications going,"…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 8, 2022
This week, North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Dan Wogsland tells us about the upcoming E-Tour. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, and BASF.