Crops Articles
Farmers Will Adapt to Drier Conditions As Needed
Published April 2, 2021
In the Lakota, North Dakota area, Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso says the drier conditions aren’t influencing major fieldwork decisions yet. "If we are still in this arid, dry scenario after Easter, farmers may make some changes. There may…Optimism for Red River Valley Farmers
Published April 2, 2021
Farmers are starting to begin fieldwork near Reynolds, North Dakota. Valley United Co-op CEO Paul Coppin says spring fieldwork is five weeks ahead of last year. "We're feeling really good right now. Farmers are spreading fertilizer and there's wheat seed…ND Acreage Estimates Bring Few Surprises
Published April 2, 2021
The USDA is expecting an 18 percent increase in canola acres for North Dakota this year. If realized, canola acres would reach 1.8 million acres. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is not surprised. "Canola prices, at least on…Getting Prevent Plant Acres Back in Production
Published April 2, 2021
The U.S. had 10 million acres of prevent plant last year. NAU Country Insurance Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison thinks there’s a good chance most of those acres will get planted in the spring. "USDA added four million…Idle PP Ground Remains Wet
Published April 2, 2021
According to the latest Drought Monitor, 47 percent of North Dakota is in extreme drought. That’s up from 27 percent last week. However, last year’s prevented plant ground remains wet. "The PP ground that did not grow anything other than…Minnesota Farmers Turn a Profit in 2020
Published April 1, 2021
Despite the unpredictable economic conditions of 2020, the bottom line for Minnesota farmers improved. That’s according to a farm income report from University of Minnesota Extension. Much of increased profitability can be credited to improved commodity prices in the third…Sunflower acres Will Take a Hit If the USDA Numbers Are Realized.
Published April 1, 2021
Overall, sunflower acres are expected to total 1.2 million acres nationwide. That’s down 29 percent from 2020. North Dakota sunflower acreage is forecast to be down a massive 43 percent from last year. The intended sunflower acreage is expected to…Corn Acres Down in the ‘I’ States, Up in the Dakotas
Published April 1, 2021
According to the prospective plantings report, farmers intend to plant more overall acres this year. However, the corn and soybean acreage came in lower than what the trade expected. The 2021 corn acreage is projected to be just one percent…Zero Room for Error
Published April 1, 2021
USDA delivered a shocker to the marketplace with its Prospective Plantings Report. "Oh boy, we're going to have another year of some very exciting markets," exclaimed Ted Seifried, chief market strategist, Zaner Ag Hedge. Corn acres are estimated at 91.1…