Crops Articles
A Few Reminders as Final Planting Dates Come and Go
Published May 25, 2022
Countryside Insurance Agency agent Jennifer Otteson says farmers can still plant corn after the final planting date, but crop insurance coverage will be reduced one percent per day. "Farmers will eventually get to a point where they run out of…Crop Watch
Published May 25, 2022
In the Barnesville area, Jake Thompson told RRFN the field conditions are spotty. "We don't have sugarbeets planted, because that ground is too wet. We're planting corn and if we can continue to plant for the next two days, we…Patiently Waiting to Plant Soybeans
Published May 24, 2022
Wolford, North Dakota farmer Chris Brossart is waiting for the ground to dry and warm up before planting soybeans. "Maybe by later this week into next week we could start getting soybeans planted, but we're patiently waiting for conditions to…Northern Plains Planting Progress Continues to Lag
Published May 24, 2022
U.S. farmers picked up the planting pace across the country in the last week, but the Northern Plains continues to lag behind. USDA has the U.S. corn crop at 72 percent planted. The Money Farm market analyst Luke Swenson says…Agronomy Week
Published May 24, 2022
This is National Agronomy Week, a time to recognize the importance of agronomists and other crop professionals. Asgrow Brand Manager Clint Chaffer says this role takes on great significance during a challenging year like this one. "As the season gets later…The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 23, 2022
Planting progress is picking up across the Northern Plains. American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings says at least 20 percent of the sugarbeets are planted so far. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report.Canola Minute
Published May 23, 2022
It's been a wet and delayed planting season in the north. In the latest Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting the USDA cover losses and indemnity…WestBred Wheat Report
Published May 23, 2022
It is setting up to be a big disease year for cereal grains. WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg says farmers should have a plan in place. "Work with your suppliers to make sure the product is available and getting…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 23, 2022
In this week's Pioneer Agronomy Update, RRFN visits with Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder. It may be late, but Lunder says farmers still want to get planting done correctly the first time. "It's critical to make sure your seed depth…