Crops Articles
A Learning Opportunity
Published August 4, 2022
Of the 57 spring wheat varieties evaluated during the Grand Forks County plot tour, a large portion are lodged. NDSU Extension Small Grain and Corn Agronomist Clair Keene says Mother Nature should play a role in variety selections. "Especially here…ND Barley Harvest Begins
Published August 4, 2022
Barley harvest started August 1 for McClusky, North Dakota farmer Kim Saueressig. The barley yields and quality look good. "We had some samples looked at by our local elevator, not the maltsters yet, but it looks like proteins are low,…Planting Conditions May Influence Standability
Published August 4, 2022
Corn and soybeans in west central Minnesota were planted in less-than-ideal conditions. Dean Martinson, who leads a Pioneer seed agency in the Dawson/Boyd area, says the corn has been helped by the recent Growing Degree Days. "We did push pretty…Waiting for Spring Wheat to Dry
Published August 3, 2022
Hallock, Minnesota-based custom harvester Rick Sugden is waiting for the spring wheat to dry near Gettysburg, South Dakota. The area has a good winter wheat crop. "It ranges anywhere from 50 to 80 bushels per acre, depending on where the…Follow Wheat Harvest With Soil Sampling
Published August 3, 2022
While spring wheat harvest is still a few weeks away, CHS Ag Services Agronomy Department Manager Chris Kolstoe is reminding farmers to think about soil sampling for next season's crops. "The best time to soil sample is right behind the…ND Winter Wheat Harvest Moves Quickly
Published August 3, 2022
Portland, North Dakota farmer Ross Thykeson is wrapping up winter wheat harvest. Harvest started the final week of July. "It's a nice crop; iIt flowered before we got this heat," said Thykeson. "I wish we had more winter wheat." The…Technolgy is Field-Tested
Published August 3, 2022
New technology was on display at the Capistran Seed plot tour. "We've got hybrid wheat," said Kevin Capistran. "It's not a distant thing in the future anymore and we're excited to see how they may perform in the future." Soybeans…A Harvest Report From Winner, SD
Published August 3, 2022
Elk City, Oklahoma-based custom harvester David Misener is finishing up his work on small grains in the Winner, South Dakota area. "The first (oat) field we did was on sandy ground and it was in the 70 bushel per acre…Cost Savings a Big Driver for Strip Till
Published August 1, 2022
The cost of producing a crop is high and that situation is not expected to change soon. Marlette, Michigan farmer Melissa Show participated in the National Strip Tillage Conference and said it is important to plan ahead. "Get your prices…