Crops Articles
Manage Nitrogen Properly
Published March 9, 2020
Looking ahead to the 2020 growing season, Helena product manager Jim Loken says farmers are facing waterlogged field conditions. That likely influenced the microbial condition of the soil. Loken is also recommending farmers develop a fertilizer strategy for these difficult…Another Flood Outlook Expected This Week
Published March 9, 2020
On Thursday, the National Weather Service will release another spring flood outlook. Based in Grand Forks, Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust says the warmer than normal conditions expected this month will have an impact. "The temperature regime we're seeing could…Hoping for a Good Transition Between ’19 Harvest and ’20 Planting Season
Published March 9, 2020
The 2019 corn harvest season continues to creep forward across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Pioneer corn product marketing manager Liz Knutson is hoping for a good transition between the standing corn and the 2020 planting season. "This is really…Canola Minute
Published March 8, 2020
An increase in biofuel demand will also increase canola demand. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman has more in this edition of the Canola Minute.Beet Stock Snapshot
Published March 8, 2020
According to Acres & Shares, last week there were a dozen brokered American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sales totaling 291 for an average price of $3,309 per share.Contact First Responders Quickly
Published March 8, 2020
If a farmer is trapped in a grain bin, Rural Firefighters Delivering Agricultural Safety and Health instructor Jim Zwaschka says the first thing to do is contact first responders. "To get responders on site, we need accurate locations and someone…Spring Crop Insurance Price Could Impact Planted Acres
Published March 8, 2020
A lower spring price for corn and soybean revenue insurance could have an impact on planted acreage. "I think the most troublesome thing with the lower prices is taking away the incentive to prevent plant," said Kristi Van Ahn, Chief…A Silver Lining for 2019
Published March 7, 2020
Syngenta and Golden Harvest has last season’s research data available for their products. Syngenta Seeds Agronomy Lead Andy Heggenstaller says that data will help farmers make better input decisions in 2020. He also says there is a silver lining to…Argentina Raising Soy Export Taxes
Published March 6, 2020
According to Argentina’s agricultural ministry, the Argentine government will raise export taxes on soybeans and soybean products. That increase could range from three percent to 33 percent for the largest producers. The ministry says the government will compensate farmers who…