Crops Articles
Winter Wheat Meets Worrisome Weather
Published December 23, 2021
The strong winds and dry weather that hit the central and southern Great Plains this past week wreaked havoc on the wheat crop. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the wheat crop in Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma was in good shape…Dry Bean Scene
Published December 22, 2021
Even with dry conditions, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says the dry bean crop was challenged by disease. Markell will be part of the NDSU Dry Bean Production Workshop January 6 in Portland, North Dakota. The Dry Bean Scene…ND May Have a More Diverse Acreage Mix in 2022
Published December 22, 2021
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says southeastern North Dakota is expected to grow more corn next year. "When you get outside of that area of the state, there may be more barley, oats and dry edible beans. These…More Corn Acres Possible in Western Minnesota
Published December 22, 2021
Despite higher fertilizer prices, Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says clients in western Minnesota are thinking about more corn acres in 2022. "It was catching me off guard when I started hearing that. It's a common…SPHAEREX Fungicide is New for ’22
Published December 22, 2021
Every growing season is different. One year may have severe crop disease and drought could be the story in the next year. BASF Technical Marketing Manager Kelly Liberator says that’s why it is important to focus on plant health. "Whether…EPA Looks Back at 2021 Dicamba Incidents
Published December 21, 2021
Given the new information from the 2021 growing season, the EPA is trying to decide whether over-the-top dicamba applications can be used in a manner that doesn’t put non-target crops, plants or species at risk. According to a press release…Willmar Farmer Leads Trade Mission to South Korea
Published December 21, 2021
Just before Christmas, U.S. Grains Council President Chad Willis made a quick trip to South Korea and back. The Willmar, Minnesota farmer led a trade delegation. "They were so appreciative that we took time out of our schedule and with…Irrigation Technology
Published December 20, 2021
Irrigation made a big difference for many farmers going through last year's dry growing season. Irrigators Association of Minnesota President Jake Wildman says the technology available to irrigators has been beneficial. "The instruments that we can use for soil moisture…USGC Promoting Ag Exports
Published December 20, 2021
U.S. Grains Council Chairman Chad Willis says key markets for grains and byproducts are holding steady. "If you look at this past year, China came on like gangbusters and hopefully we can keep that market going. Our neighbors, Mexico and…