Crops Articles
Yields Came Through Despite Dry Conditions
Published November 5, 2023
Cokato, Minnesota farmer Harlan Anderson was happy to get an early start on harvest this year. Yields were surprising for Anderson's alfalfa, corn, soybeans, wheat, and oats. “If this is a dry season and was bad, give me more of…Marketing Assistance Loans Available
Published November 5, 2023
Marketing Assistance Loans are available through the end of the year despite the farm bill expiring at the end of September. North Dakota Farm Service Agency Price Support Division Program Director Brian Haugen says certain criteria must be met to…Fall Moisture Welcome
Published November 5, 2023
At Warren, Minnesota, Bob Wimpfheimer finished his harvest season and avoided winter weather delays. “We were pretty fortunate early in the season to get decent moisture, but August turned extremely dry.” There was still some field work to be done,…Grain Keeps Moving When Combines Stall
Published November 4, 2023
Corn is still standing in the Ulen, Minnesota area. “We did fill up on corn ahead of the storm, but we have trains coming," said Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "We should be good through mid-November for…Harvest Progress Varies in Fergus Falls Area
Published November 4, 2023
Weather has been a challenge in the Fergus Falls area this fall. “There’s still some soybeans that need to be combined yet and they’re definitely damp," said Gaylen Affield. "There’s quite a bit of corn out there, but then again…The Waiting Game
Published November 4, 2023
In southwestern North Dakota, harvest is stalled until snow melts off the crop. High yields still wait in the field. Harlan Klien, who farms at Elgin, said this has been the best crop he can remember during his farming career.…Crop Insurance Will Likely be Triggered
Published November 4, 2023
The crop insurance harvest prices were determined in October. Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry is expecting crop insurance payments to be triggered in some counties. “Just on a 75 or 80 percent coverage level, if you had any kind of…Obstacles Remain for Chlorpyrifos
Published November 3, 2023
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber is pleased with 8th Circuit Court decision on chlorpyrifos, but remains cautious. "It's definitely a win for us, but there are a lot of hoops yet that need to be jumped…Chlorpyrifos Ruling Called a Win for Agriculture
Published November 3, 2023
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals threw out the Environmental Protection Agency’s ban on the use of chlorpyrifos. The court determined the EPA disregarded its own science-based findings. "This is great news for soybean farmers, sugarbeet farmers and all farmers…