Crops Articles
Light Rains in the Forecast Won’t Help Dry Conditions Much
Published May 13, 2021
DTN Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Bryce Anderson says the rain coming to the Northern Plains in the next week will be light with no more than half an inch of rain expected. Up until Mother’s Day weekend, the cooler temperatures helped…Grain Trader Disappointed with USDA’s New Crop Corn Balance Sheet
Published May 12, 2021
Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh thinks the corn number on the U.S. new crop balance sheet was disappointing. "It came in at about 150 million bushels above the average trade guess and toward the higher end of trade estimates,…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 12, 2021
The crop is going into the ground at a rapid pace. At Litchville, North Dakota, Ron Truax of Spring Creek Ag says this is a complete turnaround from 2020. "Last year, we had a lot of prevent plant and most…Palmer amaranth Tops Weed Survey
Published May 12, 2021
According to the latest survey from the Weed Science Society of America, Palmer amaranth is the hardest weed to control in grass crops. Foxtail is seen as the most prevalent weed problem. For corn and wheat, common lambsquarters and foxtail…Bring More Value-Added Agriculture to North Dakota
Published May 11, 2021
Jamestown, North Dakota farmer Terry Wanzek says the fact that ADM is showing an interest in North Dakota for a soybean crush facility makes a big statement. "They have the money, background and knowledge and they see the potential. A…Spring Wheat is Drying Up in Central ND
Published May 11, 2021
Hurdsfield, North Dakota farmer Chad Weckerly says the wheat planted in early April dried out before it could break the surface. "There are areas of the field dying off at emergence. It didn't rot, it just ran out of moisture." …The Benefits of Having a Soy Crush Facility in North Dakota
Published May 10, 2021
NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says logistically, North Dakota is a good spot for a soy crush plant. "There are good soybean supplies and demand for the products." Olson thinks the demand for soybean meal could come from…Sunflower Seed is Still Available
Published May 10, 2021
Sunflower prices continue to surge as the commodity competes for acres. In response, prices set new markets highs each week in April and are trading at levels not seen since 2012. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says attractive…Planning Ahead Pays Off
Published May 10, 2021
As weed management begins, farmers may struggle to get the exact herbicides they want due to product shortages. In Ulen, Minnesota, West Central Ag Services Crop Protection Seed Manager Rick Walker says there are still herbicides available for farmers, but…