Crops Articles
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.…Beet Stock Snapshot
Published October 17, 2021
According to Acres & Shares, last week 359 shares were brokered at an average price of $4,015.60 per share with a range of $3,950 to $4,100 per share. In addition to last week’s activity there were 350 shares brokered from…Balancing Seed Potato and Sugarbeet Harvest
Published October 15, 2021
Near Karlstad, Minnesota, Justin Dagen is trying to wrap up seed potato harvest. "We've had to be very patient through the long, hot period this fall. Now, the forecast looks great. Temperatures are cool. We've received rain and harvest conditions…Farmers Start to Wrap Up Corn Harvest
Published October 15, 2021
Near Brocket, North Dakota, Austin Sundeen finished corn harvest before the week's rains. That means harvest is officially done for the year on the farm. "We saw the rain in the forecast, gathered up all of the neighbor's trucks to…