Crops Articles
A Fragile Food System
Published April 4, 2022
Ukrainian farmers are expected to plant fewer acres this year. United Kingdom-based Green Square Agro Consulting Director Mike Lee tells the Red River Farm Network it’s difficult to get a good yield forecast for Ukraine. "We think 40 percent of…Sunflower Market Reacts to Increasing Veg Oil Demand
Published April 4, 2022
National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says the sunflower market is reacting to the USDA acreage report, "plus, the need for acres to put more oil in the market with what's being lost in the Russia-Ukrainian war." Prices will…Alarming Forecast
Published April 4, 2022
NDSU Climatologist Adnan Akyuz says the three-month outlook for the North Dakota is worrisome. "If we look into next growing season from June to August, we will see the same pattern of above normal and normal temperatures and below normal…Drought Conditions Expand in the Region
Published April 4, 2022
More than 72 percent of North Dakota is classified as being in moderate to extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s a six percent increase in the past week. Extreme drought conditions persist in the northwestern part of…ABC-Anything But Corn
Published April 4, 2022
North Dakota corn acreage is expected to decline significantly this year. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the rising fertilizer costs are a major factor. "Clients in North Dakota have been telling me for months that it would…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…