Crops Articles
Regenerative Agriculture Improves Topsoil
Published January 31, 2022
Understanding Ag partner Gabe Brown says there’s six core principles to regenerative agriculture that helps improve topsoil regeneration and water cycling. "Number one is context; nature always operates in context. The second principle is least amount of chemical or mechanical…Flooding Possible in Red River Valley
Published January 31, 2022
The National Weather Service Grand Forks has issued its first flood outlook for the spring. Meteorologist Austin Perroux says minor to moderate flooding is anticipated. "We had that drought for the last year and started out with below normal moisture.…Supply Chain Will “Figure Out What It Needs”
Published January 31, 2022
Farmers and retail managers were asking about product availability at the KMOT Ag Expo. BASF District Manager Mike Odegaard expects the supply chain to figure out what it needs. "Have patience. The channel will find a way to supply maybe…Mixed Acreage Thoughts Ahead of Spring
Published January 31, 2022
Proseed District Sales Manager Dave Gehrtz is not expecting supply shortages to cause major acreage shifts. "The established farmers growing corn, wheat and soybeans are pretty much on track. Even though we're looking at fertilizer prices and rising input costs,…Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up Open
Published January 31, 2022
Sign-up opens on Monday, January 31 and runs through March 11 for the Conservation Reserve Program. "We hope to build on the growing enrollment we had last year in the program," said Zach Ducheneaux, administrator, Farm Service Agency. General CRP helps…Canola Prices Capture Attention Ahead of Spring
Published January 28, 2022
Canola prices are strong heading into spring. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says many factors play into the higher prices. "The top thing is the drought, but then we've got huge demand from biofuels and big purchases…What to Plant on Last Year’s Soybean Ground?
Published January 28, 2022
Indecision remains in the new year as trying to decide what to plant in the spring. Based in Anamoose, North Dakota, Peterson Farms Seed’s Paul Bromley tells the Red River Farm Network there are many unknowns. "Farmers are wondering what…Glyphosate Supply is the ‘Hot Button’ Topic
Published January 28, 2022
The hot topic at the KMOT Ag Show was the product shortages. Bayer Regional Manager Troy Sayler says the biggest question has been with glyphosate. "Right now, we have our supply plans in place and are just working through some…Don’t Let ‘Group Think’ Take Over the Fertilizer Decision
Published January 27, 2022
With product shortages and supply chain interruptions, rational decisions can become irrational. AgroLiquid Sales Strategy Lead Galynn Beer encourages farmers to do the math and not let emotion take over. "You get people competing for tight supplies and it can…