Crops Articles
Lawmakers Seek Early Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres
Published June 16, 2021
The congressional delegations from North Dakota and South Dakota are asking USDA to allow emergency haying and grazing on CRP ground before August 1. In separate statements, both delegations said this action would provide much-needed forage and reduce the need…Eastern North Dakota Producers Voice Dry Condition Concerns
Published June 15, 2021
The far eastern portion of North Dakota may not be in extreme drought, but conditions are severe for Lamoure County, North Dakota farmer Kasey Bitz. "Livestock producers are counting hay supplies and silage piles, wondering when they'll get back to…CRP Signup Deadline Established
Published June 15, 2021
USDA has set a July 23rd deadline for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program general signup. In addition, the Farm Service Agency will accept applications for the CRP Grasslands program from July 12-to-August 20. USDA is including a Climate-Smart Practice…WestBred Wheat Report
Published June 14, 2021
Rains were seen a large share of the region this past week. What does this mean for the small grain crop? WestBred technical product manager Grant Mehring has more in the WestBred Wheat Report.The Gate is Closing on the Spring Wheat Crop
Published June 14, 2021
The rain that fell in the Crookston, Minnesota area late last week won’t help the small grains much. "The wheat's been pushed so far so fast. It may help fill out some of the heads that are already set," said…North Dakota Barley Crop Conditions are Mixed
Published June 14, 2021
The recent rains near Newburg, North Dakota didn’t help the barley much. Farmer Nathan Boll says the crop was already in trouble. "At this point, we've abandoned our small grains. There's nothing out there." says Boll. "No one really knows…Potato News
Published June 14, 2021
Hot and dry conditions are lingering as the potato growing season continues in the Red River Valley. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says that can cause potato stands to not be as uniform as normal.…A Slight Surprise for Grain Traders
Published June 13, 2021
USDA raised soybean ending stocks and lowered corn ending stock a little more than the grain trade was expecting last week. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo thinks global supply fundamentals are in play for the grain market.…Keep an Eye Out for Wheat Diseases
Published June 13, 2021
As the wheat crop continues to be under stress from heat and lack of moisture, NDSU Extension Wheat Pathologist Andrew Friskop there are a couple of pathogens to watch. "Farmers should be watching for bacterial leaf streak. Although we've been…