Crops Articles
RRFN Reporter Roundtable
Published May 31, 2021
Each week, the Red River Farm Network team of farm broadcasters bring you the latest news headlines in agriculture during the RRFN Reporter Roundtable. This week's topics include windy conditions, freezing temperatures, the latest drought monitor, crop conditions, market trends,…Canola Minute
Published May 31, 2021
A recent NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report urged canola growers to scout for flea beetles. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the Canola Minute.Spotty Crop Damage is Starting to Show
Published May 31, 2021
Early reports indicate spotty damage from last week's frost and freezes. In Hurdsfield, North Dakota, farmer Jeff Mertz says there appears to be frost damage in soybeans, but not in corn. "The durum seems to be alright, too. Dry conditions…More U.S. Corn Acres Are Likely
Published May 31, 2021
Advance Trading market analyst Brian Basting says it’s not too early to be thinking about the USDA’s acreage report in June. "Most traders are looking at the probability of more corn acres than the USDA was forecasting in March. We…Frost Damage Expected in the Minnesota Rye Crop
Published May 30, 2021
University of Minnesota Extension agronomist Jochum Wiersma does not think the spring cereals should have much, if any, frost damage from last week. Wiersma is concerned about rye. "The rye is about to start heading. In Crookston, there were no…The Frost Impact Will Soon Be Known
Published May 30, 2021
Frost and freezes happened last week across the Northern Plains. World Weather Incorporated says the upper 20 degree and lower 30 degree temperatures were enough to induce crop damage. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Jeff Coulter said farmers can go…North Dakota Barley Crop Impacted by Dry Conditions
Published May 30, 2021
According to Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson, dryness remains after one of the biggest rains this year, sixty-hundredths of an inch. "We do contract barley acres with Anheuser-Busch and they came to look at barley stands last week. We…Farmers are Shifting Their Focus to Weed Management
Published May 30, 2021
In Lake Preston, South Dakota, farmer Paul Casper says the rains in the last week are welcome. "We've been waiting for rain to help get pre-emergence herbicides incorporated. We got enough rain in the last week to get that going…‘Rolling With the Punches’ Following Freezing Temps
Published May 30, 2021
Farmers along the Canadian border held their breath following the nights of cooler temperatures last week. Near Hallock, Minnesota, farmer Dan Younggren says the crops have managed to do ok so far in the cool mornings. "The sugarbeets are fine…