Crops Articles
Keep in Good Communication with Retailer this Spring
Published April 1, 2022
Bayer Crop Science Field Sales Representative David McGlynn says communication with your ag retailer should be a top priority going into spring. "Have a plan in place." McGlynn says don’t wait till the last minute to fill your product needs.…Spring Fieldwork Begins in ND
Published April 1, 2022
Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand started spring fieldwork on Friday. "Like everyone, we're praying for rain. It was dry this spring even though we had moisture last fall. Now is better than one year ago in that sense." It…Getting Creative with Nutrient Management
Published April 1, 2022
A start-up company called Sound Agriculture wants to create a more resilient food system. That begins with reducing nutrient waste. Instead of applying nitrogen and phosphorus during the growing season, Vice President of Sales Eamon Flood recommends SOURCE for corn…Try Something New
Published April 1, 2022
Higher commodity prices allow farmers flexibility to look at different management practices. Bayer Crop Science's Grant Mehring says it’s all about return on investment. "Challenge yourself. Look at it like a detective would look at a mystery. What would get…An Eye-Opening Report
Published April 1, 2022
While the acreage numbers for corn and soybeans flip-flopped from last year, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says spring wheat acres were the surprise. "Acres were lower than the trade estimate. Winter wheat is really tight, down…More Corn, Fewer Soybean Stocks
Published April 1, 2022
USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says corn stocks in all positions as of March 1 totaled 7.85 billion bushels. That’s two percent more than one year ago and in line with trade expectations. U.S. soybean stocks are 1.93 billion bushels,…Rob-See-Co Acquires Independent Germplasm Pool
Published April 1, 2022
Rob-See-Co Marketing Manager Chuck Lee says these genetics are focused on 95-day relative maturity and earlier corn. "There's a lot of corn in northwest Minnesota and North Dakota and the majors really don't focus on that market very well; they…Planting in the Transition Zone
Published April 1, 2022
All eyes are on the Dakotas and Minnesota. The area is considered a transition zone for acreage. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says acreage decisions in North Dakota depend on location and what will be competitive. "It's not…Don’t Forget Soybean Inoculants at Planting Time
Published April 1, 2022
Growers are thinking about planting a diverse crop mix this spring. "There are many different crops going into the ground this year," said Dan Melaas, technical services representative, BASF. "Soybeans and canola seem to be the two big crops. With…