Crops Articles
Flood Forecast
Published March 23, 2022
The spring thaw is going surprisingly well, reducing the threat of flood. National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust made that point at the Red River Watershed Management Board conference in Moorhead. "Things just opened up so nicely; we…Record Canola Acre Possible in ND
Published March 23, 2022
There are predictions being made that North Dakota canola acreage will increase this year. "We're projecting between 1.8 and 2 million acres planted in North Dakota," said Pat Murphy, past president, Northern Canola Growers Association. "If the top estimate is…In-Furrow Technology Options Available for Specialty Crops
Published March 23, 2022
Vive Crop Protection National Sales Manager Mark Varner says the sugarbeet and potato industries are seeing big benefits from in-furrow technology. "Potato growers are a prime example of farmers who can put in-furrow fertility in and put micronutrients in-furrow without…Uncertain Market Surrounding Grains and Livestock Feed
Published March 23, 2022
Feeder cattle auction prices recovered some last week as Live and Feeder futures increased from the lows following the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Oklahoma State University Livestock Marketing Specialist Derrell Peel says the market is just uncertain. "We just…Ukraine Could Lose $6 Billion in Grain Exports
Published March 22, 2022
Ukraine faces a possible grain revenue loss of six billion dollars. Russian forces continue to blockade its ports, preventing Ukraine from selling millions of tonnes of wheat and corn. The crops have already been earmarked for export by June, according…Ukraine May Export Only 200,000 Tons of Wheat
Published March 22, 2022
According to Reuters, Ukraine is expected to export 200,000 tons of wheat from March to June due to the Black Sea port blockages by the Russian invasion. The report stated 2021 through 2022. June and July wheat exports would not…An Evolution of Sugarbeet Equipment
Published March 21, 2022
Amity Technology Chief Executive Officer Howard Dahl says there's been many changes in the farm equipment business. "We've been involved in the sugarbeet industry since 1979. When I look back, I think about the simple four-row harvesters built in the…Consider the Weed Resistance Profile
Published March 21, 2022
FMC Technical Service Manager Nick Hustedde says growers should keep in mind what weed problems you had in past growing season to prepare for the next season. "We've got to be mindful of the weed spectrum is in our fields.…Beet Stock Values
Published March 20, 2022
Last week, there were no American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares brokered. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, for the season there have been 3,933 shares brokered for an average price of $4,190.06 per share.