Crops Articles
Sunflower Harvest Begins to Wind Down
Published October 30, 2021
Winfield United Croplan product manager Mark Torno thinks about 15 percent of the crop is still in the field. "It's been a fast moving harvest and the income coming off these acres, I think, is better than every single crop…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 29, 2021
The Michigan dry bean harvest is running ahead of schedule, and this year’s crop is one for the books. Hear more from Michigan State University Dry Bean Systems Specialist Scott Bales in this week’s Dry Bean Scene. This radio update…Harvest is Wrapping Up in Southeastern North Dakota
Published October 29, 2021
According to Pioneer Field Agronomist J.J. Jaehnning, nearly all of the soybeans and 80 percent of the corn has been harvested in southeastern North Dakota. "Corn has been a pleasant surprise, but that is really based on geography." Corn lodging…The Atmosphere is ‘Not Broken’
Published October 29, 2021
The harvest was slowed by this past week's rain. Nutrien Principle Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass is optimistic about the moisture situation. "The good news is October brought a lot of moisture. I know that chased us out of the field…Soil Test May Look Very Different Next Spring
Published October 28, 2021
Combines were parked at midweek due to rain. Channel District Sales Manager Mike Dufault says the moisture is welcomed. "Wow, I think this is important to recharge the soil moisture; if we could see a few more of these before…We’re All Ears: A Look Below the Equator and Ahead to 2022
Published October 28, 2021
Weather is favorable for planting progress in South America. "Brazil may end up planting 98 to 99 million acres of soybeans," says Lynn Sandlin, business intelligence manager, Syngenta. "If realized, that would be a new record. Brazil will be the…Getting Ground in Good Shape
Published October 27, 2021
Buffalo, North Dakota farmer Randy Melvin is working fields of corn stalks and soybean stubble, preparing for the 2022 growing season. "There are some corn fields that have rye growing in it. I'll leave those with the plan of no-tilling…Soil Sampling and Nitrogen Calculators Can Payoff
Published October 27, 2021
For those waiting to apply fertilizer, NDSU Extension Soil Specialist David Franzen says a good soil sample now can help farmers prepare for spring fertility needs. "Many times, coming out of a drought, we expect there to be large amounts…ND Farmers Learn From Spring Top Soil Losses
Published October 27, 2021
Based in the Jamestown, North Dakota area, Centrol Crop Consulting agronomist Lee Briese thinks there’s been an increase in cover crop plantings, but a decline in tillage this fall. "I think this relates to the high winds we had in…