Crops Articles
Prepping for Planting Season
Published April 10, 2024
Sugarbeet planting has begun. American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings emphasizes the importance of preparation. "Double-check your varieties, look at their disease tolerance, the packaging they have for those traits and make sure you're placing them on the…Act of God Contracts Remain Popular
Published April 9, 2024
Act of God contracts are a popular way of reducing yield risk for specialty crops with no futures market. According to National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken, Act of God Contracts allow farmers to lock in prices now for…Spring Nutrient Management
Published April 9, 2024
Spring can be an excellent time to apply manure to fields. University of Minnesota Nutrient Management Specialist Melissa Wilson reminds farmers it is important to reduce the chance of compaction when making those applications. "Liquid manure tends to have more…Cold, Dry Conditions in Northern North Dakota
Published April 8, 2024
According to O’Toole Seed owner Brian O’Toole, it’s too early to be planting much beyond small grains. "We're sending loads of wheat out, but as far as the other commodities, the planting dates aren't available for putting them in the…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 7, 2024
Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter expects dry bean acreage this season to be in line with the latest USDA planting intentions report. Compared to corn, soybeans and wheat, dry edible bean prices have held together. “Of course,…Weather Worries
Published April 7, 2024
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner expects to see another cold spell later this month. "We'll probably have another larger storm system impacting the area, followed by some cold weather." Lerner's next big concern is the possibility of…A Greater Risk of Charcoal Rot
Published April 6, 2024
During the latest U of M Extension Strategic Farming webinar, University of Minnesota Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Dean Malvick said charcoal rot could become a bigger issue. Hotter, drier summers make the disease worse. Charcoal rot can impact more than…Farm Bill Advocacy
Published April 5, 2024
National Association of Wheat Growers President Keef Felty continues to focus on the farm bill with crop insurance being the primary concern. "Keeping it whole and functional because it is the cornerstone of our safety net in production agriculture so…Wheat Leaders Tour ND Mill
Published April 5, 2024
During the third phase of the Bayer Leadership Program, wheat industry leaders toured the North Dakota Mill. The participants include leaders of the National Association of Wheat Growers and the National Wheat Foundation. "This group this week has been officers…