Crops Articles
Sugarbeets and Potatoes Being Harvested Near St. Thomas
Published October 24, 2019
Sugarbeets were harvested west of St. Thomas, North Dakota this past week, but it was slow moving east of town. That's according to farmer Allen Tucker. "Moving east to finish the crop will be a challenge," explains Tucker. "There are…Sugar Industry Considering Legal Options on Ruling
Published October 23, 2019
The American Sugar Alliance says the U.S. Court of International Trade’s ruling has nothing to do with the merits of suspension agreements. The alliance says the ruling was based on Department of Commerce record keeping procedures. The U.S. sugar industry…Evaluating the Future of the Hemp Industry
Published October 23, 2019
According to a new report from CoBank, there are big risks and big rewards for industrial hemp production. The demand for CBD, hemp fiber and the hemp seed market is growing. Challenges include the lack of processing capacity. Hemp also…MN Corn Matters
Published October 23, 2019
Safety during harvest is the main message from the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center. Hear from UMASH outreach coordinator Megan Schossow in this edition of Corn Matters, made possible by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Canola Minute
Published October 23, 2019
The October USDA Crop Production report does show an uptick in canola production. Hear from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.Market Analyst Describes Basis Levels as “Phenomenal”
Published October 23, 2019
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says ethanol basis is phenomenal right now with some ethanol plants offering to take wet corn. "There's a wide basis swing at the Blue Flint and Spiritwood Ethanol plants in North…Wetter Than Normal Winter Predicted
Published October 23, 2019
Above normal rain and snow is causing flooding, high river levels and abnormally wet ground this fall. National Weather Service Deputy Chief for Weather Services in the central region Kelly Allen says a wetter than normal winter is expected, especially…Thykeson: Disaster Programs Will Take Time, But Are Available
Published October 22, 2019
"It is evident that ranchers want hay in their feedyards and farmers want crops in the bin," says North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Brad Thykeson, who attended the townhall meeting in Fessenden. At the townhall, Thykeson spoke…A Brief Warm Up Friday Before the Cold Returns
Published October 22, 2019
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says there may not be many warm days for harvest in the short term for the Northern Plains. "I think we'll warm up on Friday and go right back into the cold.…