Crops Articles
Decent Spring Wheat Results in Northern Plains
Published September 25, 2020
Spring wheat harvest has gone pretty good the Northern Plains this year. "We've seen some great results," said Jeff Koscelny, global commercial lead, WestBred. "We are really proud of the WestBred genetics we've been able to provide farmers." While there’s…Full Sugarbeet Harvest Starts In a Few Days
Published September 25, 2020
Yields and sugar are improving for the sugarbeets in the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative growing area. "We've been at pre-pile harvest since August 10 and it's nice to see the light at the end of the tunnel, watching the calendar turn…ND Soybeans Are a Pleasant Surprise
Published September 25, 2020
Considering the dry conditions this past season in western North Dakota, Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Larry Lunder is pleasantly surprised at the soybean yields. "I thought we may be in tougher shape, but the crop seems to be holding a…Swanson: Make Tough Cash Rent Decisions Now
Published September 25, 2020
According to Wells Fargo Agricultural Economist Michael Swanson, the farm balance sheet looks strong on paper, but there is a disconnect between the USDA’s definition of a strong balance sheet and farmer sentiment. "When you look at the levels of…A ‘Better Than Average’ Soybean Crop
Published September 25, 2020
In northeastern South Dakota, farmer Bob Metz is busy with soybeans, with harvest at about 40 percent complete. "We're pretty lucky, because the worst fields we have are yielding around the low 40s, but most of the fields are at…Soybean Harvest Going Fast in Roseau County, MN
Published September 25, 2020
Roseau, Minnesota farmer Tony Brateng was in the combine this past week, harvesting soybeans. "Yields seem to be good. We got a lot of rain in June so there's some stand loss, but for the most part, the soybeans are…USDA Extends CFAP Eligibility to All Barley Growers
Published September 25, 2020
Barley is now on the list of eligible commodities the first round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Previously, only malting barley was considered for the program. If an application was submitted for non-malting barley and declined, a farmer must…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 25, 2020
Dry bean harvest is in full swing in both North Dakota and Minnesota. According to Kelley Bean Company – Hatton, North Dakota location manager Dean Nelson, the crop is running around average in the area. Hear more in this week’s…Sugarbeet Industry Ramps Up for Harvest Campaign
Published September 24, 2020
Betaseed Regional Sales Manager Lynn Dusek is optimistic about the crop. "We're reaching the tail-end of the pre-pile operations and the beet crop looks really good. September has been a blessing. The crop has put on more tons and we've…