Crops Articles
ND Corn Acres Expected to be Down Significantly
Published June 3, 2020
Going into this planting season, USDA forecast U.S. corn acreage at 97 million acres. The uptick in acres won't be coming from North Dakota. "North Dakota is going to be very, very light on corn acres for several reasons; wet…#BOOTS20 Tour Kicks Off in the Northern Red River Valley
Published June 2, 2020
Day one of Boots on the Ground kicked off by heading into the northern Red River Valley. The Red River Farm Network and Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi made stops in the Warren, Minnesota and Warsaw, North Dakota…Crop Watch
Published June 2, 2020
Planting is nearing completion in the Northern Plains. Warren, Minnesota farmer Joe Pierce wrapped up on June 1. "It feels good to be done. Now, we'll be spraying the crop," says Pierce. "It was a long spring. We started planting…A Change in Planting Plans
Published June 1, 2020
In the Hope, North Dakota area, farmer Josh Ihry was able to start planting this year’s crop in mid-May. While Ihry did get spring wheat seeded and corn planted, the fields fit to plant were very selective. "We probably only…Some Prevent Plant Expected Near Rugby, ND
Published June 1, 2020
Bayer Crop Science Technical Sales Representative Carter Medalen says corn planting is mostly wrapped up in the Rugby, North Dakota area. "That Highway 2 corridor has shifted to soybean seeding. I think there will be sunflowers going in here or…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published June 1, 2020
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights the stock markets, weather and U.S.-China relations.Rural Perspectives
Published June 1, 2020
Some of the specifics of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program are still being sorted through. AgCountry Farm Credit Services market education specialist Katie Tangen says one question revolves around the sale of grain. Another question many farmers in parts of…Spring Wheat Planting and Emergence Vary in Northern Plains
Published May 31, 2020
Cool, wet conditions have delayed some spring wheat planting progress and emergence across the Northern Plains. In the central part of North Dakota, farmers may not get as much seeded. In Minnesota, farmers still have a few more acres to…Watch for Weed Escapes
Published May 30, 2020
There's a breakdown of pre-emerge herbicides this spring, allowing pigweeds to flourish. It is unknown why the chemicals did not activate properly. "One good indicator of activation is the nurse crops. I've walked some fields where we should have done…