Crops Articles
Dry Bean Scene
Published May 29, 2020
The 2020 dry edible bean crop is starting to go in the ground in the northern Red River Valley. Hear more about the crop and field conditions from Crookston, Minnesota farmer Eric Samuelson in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible…A Different Kind of Spring in the Red River Valley
Published May 29, 2020
It’s been a very different spring in the Red River Valley. "You can go by one field and someone is planting corn and in the next field, someone is combing corn," said Paul Coppin, CEO, Valley United Cooperative. There will…A Slow Start to Spring Fieldwork
Published May 29, 2020
Monte Peterson has had a tough time getting corn in the ground; soybean planting isn’t much better. "We kind of gave up hope on the corn," Peterson told RRFN. Peterson, who farms in the Valley City, North Dakota area, is…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 29, 2020
The Pioneer Revolution Plot at Gwinner, North Dakota is evaluating soybean planting dates. Soybeans went into the ground May 1st and 15th. Another round will be planted June 1. Pioneer field agronomist J.J. Jaehning says a case can be made…The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 28, 2020
This year's sugarbeet crop is starting to emerge in most areas. Get the details in the latest Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, SESVanderHave, Vive Crop Protection, H&S Manufacturing and Syngenta.Governors Make Request for Biofuels COVID-19 Relief
Published May 28, 2020
On behalf of the Governor’s Biofuels Coalition, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to Congressional leadership, asking them include biofuels in the next COVID-19 relief package. According to the letter, nearly three-quarters of…Be Alert for Cutworm Damage
Published May 28, 2020
As soil temps warm up, the newly emerged crops are susceptible to cutworms. North Dakota State University Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel is advising farmers to routinely scout fields for cutworm feeding injury. "You may see cut plants or defoliation." Treatment…Crop Watch
Published May 26, 2020
Rain and wet fields delayed some planting progress in the Badger, Minnesota area last week. Farmer Shayne Isane has been able to plant spring wheat, soybeans and a portion of this year’s corn crop. However, last year’s corn ground is…Prevent Plant Expected for ND Farmers
Published May 25, 2020
Today is the final corn planting date for crop insurance in North Dakota. Farmers can start filing for prevent plant on Tuesday. In the McVille area, Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry says there’s been lots of battles trying to get…