Crops Articles
Corn Matters
Published July 18, 2022
The warmer weather is helping the corn grow quickly to make up time from delayed planting. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, presented by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.MN Wheat Minute
Published July 18, 2022
Minnesota's spring wheat crop is variable. On-Farm Research Coordinator Melissa Carlson has more on the crop in this week's Minnesota Wheat Minute.Hotter and Drier Conditions Ahead
Published July 18, 2022
Hotter and drier conditions are in the forecast for the Northern Plains this week. DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick says these conditions will be a trend for the rest of July through August. "Not only during pollination, but also during…USDA Forecasting Average Spring Wheat Crop for ND
Published July 18, 2022
During an NDSU Extension monthly ag markets webinar, Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson reviewed the USDA Supply and Demand Report. Olson says there were no major surprises. "We got new information about spring planted wheat. The size of the projected…Presidential Disaster Declaration Approved for North Dakota
Published July 18, 2022
President Joe Biden granted North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration. This spring, severe storms and flooding caused more than $57 million in damage across North Dakota. The declaration covers all 40 of the requested…Timely Fungicide Application Necessary for White Mold
Published July 18, 2022
Significant white mold pressure is possible in both soybeans and dry beans this season. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert gives the credit to the moisture seen this season. "Not only the subsoil moisture but we have been receiving some timely…Sugarbeets Starting to Catch Up
Published July 18, 2022
The sugarbeet crop is growing well. Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters says the crop is progressing quickly. "We worried a lot about being behind schedule, because we gave up two to four weeks at planting time. We haven't recovered all…USDA Forecasts Decline in Soybean Production
Published July 18, 2022
New crop soybean production is estimated at 4.5 billion bushels, down 135 million on lower harvested acres. Harvested area is estimated to be down 2.6 million from last month at 87.5 million acres. Lower production is partly offset by higher…Greater Corn Supplies Expected
Published July 18, 2022
USDA’s new crop corn outlook is for larger supplies and a boost in ending stocks. USDA raised 2022 beginning stocks by 25 million bushels on reduced feed and residual use. New crop corn production is raised 45 million bushels on…