Crops Articles
Staying Calm in Uncertain Times
Published April 6, 2020
The coronavirus is having an emotional and economic impact on farms. "The health of families is a concern and the economic impact of these price drops is causing lots of angst and anxiety," said Bret Oelke, president, Innovus Agra LLC.…Canola Minute
Published April 6, 2020
Canola acreage is expected to decline slightly for the 2020 growing season. Find out more in the Canola Minute, made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.Farmers Navigate Market Dynamics
Published April 6, 2020
The current market dynamics are challenging for farmers. "We are figuring out how to respond to this," said Paul Sproule, a farmer from Grand Forks, North Dakota. "How will this change the dynamics of agriculture today?" Sproule said local farmers…Potato Processing Decline will Impact Local Acreage
Published April 6, 2020
According to Pingree, North Dakota farmer Matt VanRay, potato acres for processing are a big unknown this year. VanRay grows russet potatoes for Cavendish Farms. "We're uncertain on future demand for frozen potato products due to the coronavirus," explains VanRay.…Creating a Spring Planting Checklist
Published April 6, 2020
Spring planting will be here soon. As farmers create a planting checklist, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Bridgette Readel reminds them to share it with others. "If we're not in charge of the farm this year, do we have all…Risk Management Agency Allows Flexibility for Crop Insurance
Published April 6, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the USDA Risk Management Agency will be allowing self-certification on replant inspections and they will waive witness signatures in certain situations. Insurance providers may allow the use of self-certification replant inspections for certain crops with…Geared Up for 2020 Growing Season
Published April 6, 2020
Approximately 80 percent of the crop protection products needed for this growing season are already in place. CHS Senior Vice President of Agronomy Gary Halvorson says the logistical issues surrounding nitrogen fertilizer is another story. In addition to coronavirus, a…Beet Stock Snapshot
Published April 6, 2020
According to Acres & Shares, last week 235 American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock shares were brokered through five trades for an average price of $3,384.15 per share.WestBred Wheat Report
Published April 4, 2020
There are things farmers can do to maximize returns with little or no cost. WestBred technical product manager Grant Mehring shares those details in the WestBred Wheat Report.