Crops Articles
Late Season Corn Diseases Popping Up
Published September 25, 2019
NDSU Extension plant pathologist Andrew Friskop is fielding questions about late season corn diseases. "There are many photos coming in with chlorosis on the corn canopy. In some cases, we're seeing Goss's Wilt, but in most photos, the corn is…ND Farm Brings Lamb to Over 400 People
Published September 24, 2019
Over 400 North Dakotans were introduced to lamb and lamb products this summer. That’s thanks to a project by Gardendwellers Ranch of Esmond, North Dakota. By attending farmers markets and hosting an open house and Farm to Table Dinner, consumers…Quality Remains a Big Factor for Wheat
Published September 24, 2019
Wheat quality is a bigger than expected challenge at harvest this year. North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson says the low falling numbers are concerning. "Traditionally, the falling number specification is 300 seconds. Typically, above that…Average Tonnage for the Nebraska Silage Harvest
Published September 24, 2019
U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated Vice President Glen Jantzen is chopping silage near Columbus, Nebraska. "We're getting along pretty good. There was some mud as we got started. The last few weeks haven't been bad," he says. "Every now and then,…Basis Bids Mostly Unchanged Across Northern Plains
Published September 24, 2019
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are mostly unchanged from last week. Milling quality spring wheat basis ranges from 45 cents to $1.10 under the December futures. The corn basis ranges…Soil Test After Wheat Harvest
Published September 24, 2019
Once wheat harvest is complete, getting a good soil test is important. The Mosaic Group Technical Sales Manager Sherry Koch says there’s lots of nutrients that could be deficient. “Making sure we test for the basics like nitrogen, potassium and…Propane Prices Could Jump as the Corn Comes Off
Published September 24, 2019
Much of the Midwest is facing a late-maturing corn crop. That has farmers making grain drying plans for a high-moisture crop this fall. "With that later harvest, a couple different things will occur," says Ryan Meyer, senior account manager for…The Late Wheat Harvest Drags On
Published September 24, 2019
Spring wheat quality continues to decline for farmers who don't have wheat harvested. In Divide and Williams Counties, located in northwest North Dakota, Art Schilke hasn’t harvested any spring wheat yet. There’s lots of green in the fields. "There were…Stay in Touch with Your Crop Insurance Agent
Published September 24, 2019
Some farmers with wheat left to harvest will be submitting a crop insurance claim. Northern Ag Incorporated crop insurance agent Jody Miller says it’s important for farmers to stay in touch with their crop insurance agent. "If you have an…