Crops Articles
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…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 31, 2022
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Board Member Cordell Huebsch talks about the upcoming trade trip in Spain. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Corn, Soybean Acreage Shifts in Tri-State Region
Published March 31, 2022
Minnesota and South Dakota farmers plan to plant five percent more soybeans this spring. The soybean acreage estimate for North Dakota is down three percent. Soybean acreage is forecast to increase by 350,000 acres in Minnesota. South Dakota soybean acreage…Spring Wheat Acreage Nationwide Down Two Percent
Published March 31, 2022
North Dakota remains the largest spring wheat producing state with the planted area forecast at 5.2 million acres. That’s down five percent from 2021. Minnesota spring wheat acres are up four percent from last year and South Dakota is up…ND Specialty Crop Acreage Surges Higher
Published March 31, 2022
Specialty crops, including canola, barley, sunflowers and flax is stealing acres away from corn, soybeans and spring wheat in North Dakota. The planted area for canola in North Dakota is expected to break the all-time record set last year. That’s…No Bad Choices
Published March 31, 2022
Seed sales across the region reflect a nearly normal crop rotation this season. Premium Ag Solutions President Beau Jacobson doesn’t expect to see a dramatic change in acreage. "There's going to be farms that go heavy into corn and there's…Farmers Business Network Releases Planting Intentions Survey
Published March 30, 2022
Farmers Business Network released a survey-based report on planting intentions. The report forecasts corn acreage at 91.1 million. If realized, this would be more than two million acres below last year. The biggest decline is projected in North Dakota. FBN…Governor Noem Signs Handful of Hemp and Cannabis Bills Into Law
Published March 30, 2022
Governor Kristi Noem signed six medical cannabis and hemp bills into law. South Dakota Farmers Union Lobbyist Mitch Richter says historically, South Dakota has signed medical marijuana into law. This legislative session saw a lot of hemp and cannabis bills…E15 is an Answer to Higher Pump Price
Published March 30, 2022
Corn growers have called on President Biden to tap homegrown renewable fuels to lower fuel prices. North Corn Growers Association President Rob Hanson says E15 is the best option. "Back in 2021, the court decision, which was pushed by the…