Crops Articles
Dry Bean Scene
Published December 3, 2021
The annual dry bean survey is underway and the Northarvest Bean Growers Association is offering an incentive for participation. Learn more in this week's edition of the Dry Bean Scene.Geared Up for Spring
Published December 3, 2021
CHS Ag Services, which serves northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota, enjoyed a record fall for the volume of fertilizer sold and applied. General Manager Ryan Anderson says the open fall allowed the company to get those acres covered. "Having…Managing the Risk of High Input Costs
Published December 2, 2021
Input costs have marched upward, especially for fertilizer. CHS Executive Vice President of Country Operations Rick Dusek says ag retailers have a role in helping the farmer manage that risk. "If you're going to buy and apply fertilizer at these…Blessed
Published December 2, 2021
Drought was reality for farmers and ranchers across North Dakota this past year. However, Cogswell, North Dakota farmer Kevin Throener is pleased with the performance of his crop. "Everytime we would get dry in my little world we could catch…Managing Difficult Weeds Longer Into the Season
Published December 2, 2021
Farmers are advised to take a proactive approach in their preparation for the 2022 crop year. Syngenta Corn Herbicide Product Lead Shawn Hock says choices are being made now. "Farmers need to understand what their input needs are going to…A Better Moisture Outlook for Spring Planting
Published December 2, 2021
There’s enthusiasm for 2022. Bayer Field Sales Representative Carter Medalen says that positivity is due in part to the weather. "We were very dry in north-central North Dakota, which is the territory I cover, but with the rain we received…RMA Allows Sunflower Enterprise Units by Type
Published December 1, 2021
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency will allow sunflower enterprise and optional units to be insured by type under the sunflower crop insurance system. The National Sunflower Association said this will strengthen coverage options and make crop insurance a better risk…Demand for Glyphosate Exceeds Supply
Published December 1, 2021
This situation began in August of 2020 when China was dealing with a flood. That was followed by freezing temperatures in Texas that shut down natural gas production and a hurricane that closed down a Bayer facility in the Gulf…Residuals to Fill the Gap
Published December 1, 2021
With glyphosate and glufosinate in short supply, a plan needs to be in place to fill that gap. "The use of residuals is going to be a big thing for us to make sure we get out ahead of the…