Crops Articles
Soil Sampling a Smart Move Ahead of 2022
Published October 25, 2021
As harvest moves quickly in the Northern Plains, farmers are thinking ahead to 2022. From an agronomic perspective, Pioneer Field Agronomist Sarah Lovas says soil sampling can go along way in getting ready for the next growing season. "In this…HRSW Yields Down, Protein Levels Higher
Published October 25, 2021
U.S. Wheat Associates has released its 2021 Crop Quality Report. Drought impacted the Hard Red Spring Wheat crop, resulting in well-below average yields. The crop had an average test weight of 61.5 pounds per bushel, slightly lower than last year,…Strong Sunflower Prices
Published October 24, 2021
As sunflower harvest continues in the Dakotas and Minnesota, National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says sunflower prices remain strong at crush plants. "Normally, we would see a harvest low and this year we're not seeing that," said Sandbakken.…Pasta Companies Worry About Price and Supply
Published October 23, 2021
Tight supplies and the runup in durum prices have pasta suppliers nervous. North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson participated in the National Pasta Association Annual Meeting and these issues were front-and-center. "For some of them, depending…A ‘Dynamic’ Beet Crop
Published October 23, 2021
After recent rains, American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings said the sugar content is in the 18 percent range. "For tonnage, it has been a dynamic crop this year with it being all over the mark, but we'll…We’re All Ears: Under Pressure – A Year in Review
Published October 18, 2021
Corn and soybean farmers across the Midwest experienced a range of weather conditions in 2021, from early-season drought to heavy rain throughout the Corn Belt. Farmers also managed various disease, insect and weed pressures, including tar spot, Sudden Death Syndrome,…High Levels of Nitrates Left in Fields This Fall
Published October 18, 2021
There are high levels of residual nitrates in fields this year, because of the drought. Agvise Soil Laboratories Soil Scientist John Breker says this is likely the first time the region’s seen such high amounts of residual nitrates since the…Hemp Survey Underway
Published October 18, 2021
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is sending out its first-ever acreage and production survey for farmers growing hemp. Farmers receiving the surveys are asked to return the questionnaires by October 25. USDA will publish the hemp survey results in mid-February.Fertilizer Type Seen as a Determining Factor
Published October 18, 2021
A drought year, like we’ve seen this past year, offers a few teaching moments. AgriGold District Sales Manager Connor Rieniets, who is based at Horace, North Dakota, says the type of fertilizer used was a determining factor for some crops.…