Crops Articles
Corn Has Potential Near Brocket, ND
Published August 30, 2021
On the second day of the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer, we caught up with Lee Dahl and Austin Kratchovil of Northland Seed and Service at Brocket, North Dakota. Dahl likes the potential for the corn.…Process Potato Harvest Starting Soon in Red River Valley
Published August 29, 2021
Process potato harvest has already started for a few farmers in the northern Red River Valley. Near Larimore, North Dakota, Casey Hoverson plans to start harvest in the next few weeks. "We should start harvesting around September 8. It was…Northern Plains Potato Growers Resume In-Person Field Day
Published August 29, 2021
The cool, damp conditions brought in a crowd for breakfast at Hoverson Farms in Larimore, North Dakota for the Northern Plains Potato Growers Field Day on Thursday. "Researchers are talking about their projects. It's really all about research for potato…Finding Ways to Help Farmers Win the Cercospora Battle
Published August 29, 2021
Even in a dry year, cercospora research continues. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Specialist Mohamed Khan says the work continues to evaluate varieties and fungicide effectiveness. "It's been a dry and warm year. Cercospora doesn't like conditions above…Cercospora Research is Center-Stage at University Field Day
Published August 29, 2021
Sugarbeet researchers at North Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota held their cercospora leaf spot field day near Foxhome, Minnesota last week. SES Vanderhave sales and marketing manager Nick Revier says there is a tremendous amount of research…Wait for Soil Moisture Recharge Before Working Harvested Ground
Published August 29, 2021
Minnesota’s small grain harvest mostly complete. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Jochum Wiersma says growers were pleasantly surprised with spring wheat yields, grain protein and test weight. "People were fearful the test weights would suffer due to the drought stress.…More Moisture Needed to Fully Replenish Dry Soil Conditions
Published August 29, 2021
The Northern Plains is in a tug-of-war between summer and fall weather. The cool air in the last week brought moisture. "I don't think it's a bad mix for the region. The pattern should continue this week," says Drew Lerner,…Crop Put Through A Lot This Season
Published August 27, 2021
According to Terry Bruns of Rush River Seed and Chemical at Amenia, North Dakota, the local crop has been through a lot this year. "From frost at the beginning of the year, sandblasting with the wind, replants and, of course,…Soybeans Are Lush and Green at Rock Lake, ND
Published August 27, 2021
At a stop near Rock Lake, North Dakota, the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer saw a lot of green, lush fields; the most on the entire tour. Lakeview Seed's Brock Mitchell said, "The region caught timely…