Crops Articles
The Pro Farmer Crop Tour Results Are In
Published August 22, 2021
The Pro Farmer Crop estimates have U.S. corn production at more than 15.1 billion bushels, with an estimated average yield of 177 bushels per acre. These numbers take into account the data gathered during this past week's tour. The U.S.…A Good Sugarbeet Crop Expected for Southern MN Growers
Published August 22, 2021
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative will begin its pre-pile campaign on Tuesday. Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius says early August rains really helped. "We feel good where we are at right now. The last root samples, taken earlier this…Wheat and Canola Harvest Happening Near Berthold, ND
Published August 22, 2021
Kansas based custom harvester Mike Dolechek is harvesting in the Carpio and Berthold, North Dakota areas. "We picked up extra work and will make a decent run out of it." Dolechek says the wheat crop has been decent. "We got…“Better Late Than Never”
Published August 22, 2021
That’s how many are feeling about the widespread rains that moved across the Dakotas and Minnesota this weekend. The Humboldt, Minnesota area received nearly two inches of rain. CHS Ag Services Sales Agronomist Jackson Peterson says this should perk up…Silage Conditions May Vary
Published August 20, 2021
Silage harvest is happening in South Dakota. South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Specialist Warren Rusche says the corn silage conditions vary across the map. "It goes anywhere from fields that are four to five feet tall with no ears…Eastern South Dakota Crops Doing Alright
Published August 20, 2021
Peterson Farms Seed Eastern South Dakota Sales Manager Cody Olson says corn and soybean development looks ok in eastern South Dakota. "The recent rains should help us get a better fill at harvest." The soybean pods are swelled up, but…Minn-Dak Farmers Co-op Expecting Good Quality Beet Crop
Published August 20, 2021
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture Mike Metzger is all smiles ahead of pre-pile harvest. The rains were beneficial. "This is early enough for the sugarbeets to soak in the rains and start putting on tons. It won't affect…An Aggressive Buyer
Published August 20, 2021
Iowa State University Extension Economist Chad Hart says the Chinese buying spree has been positive. "They've been incredibly aggressive in the past 12 months. Some of the buying is related to the growing economy and rebuilding after African Swine Fever.…Potato News
Published August 19, 2021
The drought is impacting potato production in the Red River Valley. At Buxton, North Dakota, NoKota Packers President Carissa Olsen says everyone will appreciate the rain. Hear more in Potato News, presented by Corteva Agriscience, Gowan USA and BASF’s Provysol…