Crops Articles
Temps Moderate During Pollination
Published July 20, 2022
The slightly cooler temperatures make a big difference for the corn going through the reproduction phase. "Instead of being in the upper 90s, we're in the upper 80s and lower 90s and it's cooling off at night," said Keith Alverson,…Early Stages of a Bearish Grain Market
Published July 20, 2022
According to Brock Associates market analyst Richard Brock, the grain markets will likely continue to move lower heading into harvest. "We're basically in a weather market and there will be some weather scares between now and harvest," said Brock. "Again,…The Benefits of Drainage
Published July 20, 2022
After three years of evaluating sub-surface drainage in research plots, University of Minnesota Extension Nutrient and Water Management Specialist Lindsay Pease is starting to notice yield differences in the crops. "In a really wet year, we started to see better…Grasshoppers are Back
Published July 20, 2022
Grasshopper populations are starting to build in portions of Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says it’s not as bad as last year. "We had a lot of grasshoppers at the end of last year. and they all…Excellent Winter Wheat Crop in SD
Published July 19, 2022
The combines are rolling in the winter wheat along and north of I-90. Custom harvesters are reporting exceptional wheat yields, good test weights and protein. "We expect that the harvest will continue to march up the Missouri River," says Reid…A Highly Variable Wheat Crop
Published July 19, 2022
Nebraska-based custom harvester J.C. Schemper is working in Montana after harvesting in Kansas and Nebraska. "We had a stop in Scott City, Kansas with some irrigated and dry land wheat. Yields ranged from 15 bushels per acre to 97 bushels…A Promising ND Winter Wheat Crop
Published July 19, 2022
North Dakota's winter wheat harvest has started. "It's a promising crop; I expect it to be above average this year," said John Weinand, who farms at Hazen. "The only issue we had within wheat are small areas of the field…Evaluating Preemergence Products for Small Grains
Published July 19, 2022
Preemergence weed control is encouraged, but few options are available in small grains. During the NDSU Agronomy Seed Farm plot tour, NDSU Extension weed scientist Kirk Howatt spoke about a trial where he is using Sharpen against preemergence products that…Developing Fast
Published July 19, 2022
Speaking at the NDSU Agronomy Seed Farm field day, NDSU Extension small grain and corn agronomist Claire Keene said crop conditions are generally good. "Between myself and the farmers I've spoken with, we've been pretty amazed at how quickly the…