Crops Articles
Optimism Ahead for 2020 Winter Wheat
Published February 2, 2020
Atwood, Kansas custom combiner and U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated board member Josh Beckley wrapped up his 2019 harvest in decent shape. "Our harvest wasn't as difficult here as it was up north. The crop all weighed good. Many of us…Ag Labor Challenges Custom Harvesters
Published February 2, 2020
Agricultural labor continues to be a focus for the custom harvesters. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated President J.C. Schemper says new ag labor laws are adding more burden for custom harvesters. "The definition of agriculture labor is they want to put…There’s Only One Chance to Start the Crop Right
Published January 31, 2020
The KMOT Ag Expo in Minot seems to a turning point as growers focus on the upcoming growing season. WestBred Wheat technical product manager Grant Mehring says the difficult field conditions were a talking point at the show. "We're thinking…EPA Concludes Glyphosate is Safe, Again
Published January 31, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency has made an announcement about the use of glyphosate and neonicotinoids. The EPA reaffirms a previous decision, saying glyphosate is safe to use and unlikely to cause cancer. This decision incorporates recommendations to reduce spray drift,…Cover Crops are One Way to Manage PP Acres
Published January 30, 2020
Discussions on combating excess moisture, cover crops and more were held at the Soil Health Café Talk in Michigan, North Dakota. With unharvested crops in North Dakota fields, what options do producers in the state have come spring? The obvious…Acreage Decisions in Flux
Published January 30, 2020
Corn and soybean acreage is expected to increase in the year ahead. NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says major changes could still happen. "Bean acres I expect to be at least 10 million (acres) higher and…ND Corn Harvest Progressing Slowly
Published January 30, 2020
North Dakota farmers are slowly making progress on corn harvest. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says at the end of January, corn harvest in North Dakota was 49 percent complete. That’s a slight increase from December. Muddy, snowy fields are…Farmers are Preparing for a Challenging Spring
Published January 29, 2020
Farmers and ranchers are preparing for a challenging spring. That was just one, of the many, discussions held at the NDSU Soil Health Café talk in Michigan, North Dakota on Tuesday NDSU Extension agent Katelyn Hain says farmers are trying…Northern Corn and Soybean Expo Coming Up
Published January 29, 2020
The Northern Corn and Soybean Expo is Tuesday, February 4. North Dakota Soybean Council Executive Director Stephanie Sinner says the one-day event starts at 8 a.m. on the main stage. "We'll feature AgriTalk host Chip Flory, and Illinois farmer John…