Crops Articles
Boosting Competition in Specialty Crops
Published November 9, 2023
In a Thursday briefing, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small highlighted USDA's support for the specialty crops sector. "We've launched a number of initiatives and programs to increase competition for producers of all sizes to boost market access for their…Corn Matters
Published November 9, 2023
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers Co-Owner Jake Hvvistendahl talks about his partnership with local corn growers. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, brought to you by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Even With Erratic Weather, Brazilian Production Rises
Published November 9, 2023
CONAB is forecasting Brazilian soybean production at 162.4 million metric tons, up more than five percent from last year. "They increased the area 110,000 hectares from last month," explained Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier Brazil is faced with localized…A Frustrating Harvest
Published November 7, 2023
Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder says harvest has been drug out for a long time, with the snow just adding more frustration for farmers trying to get corn harvested. "Not only is the corn wetter than we'd like in most…Fall Soil Testing Coming to a Close
Published November 7, 2023
Agvise Laboratories Soil Scientist John Breker says fall soil testing is pretty much wrapped up for the year. "Overall, I would say 90 percent of the soil sampling activities for the fall have already been completed." According to Breker, the…Farming for the Future
Published November 7, 2023
Hear about an upcoming soil health event in December with Minnesota Soil Health Coalition Executive Director Mark Gutierrez in this week's Farming for the Future, brought to you by Minnesota Department of Agriculture.Peterson Farms Seed: Evaluating Yield Data
Published November 7, 2023
There are important 'do's and don'ts' when evaluating yield data. Peterson Farms Seed Precision Systems Agronomist Nolan Berg says there are tools available to make the best field comparisons. Listen to the update.Crop Varies by Region
Published November 7, 2023
The corn harvest is in the final stretch in northwest Minnesota."A lot of pleased farmers out there," said Pioneer Territory Manager Jerod Hanson. "The yields have been very good, above average, and they're happy to have the crop they have…Chipping Away at Corn Harvest
Published November 6, 2023
BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says harvest progress is coming along after the snow melted off. "There was quite a bit of progress last week after the snow melted off, but I don't know if sunflowers are quite ready…