Crops Articles
A Drawn-Out Harvest in Southwest, MN
Published September 23, 2019
It was a drawn-out wheat harvest in southwest, Minnesota for Carolyn Olson. The Cottonwood, Minnesota farmer, who specializes in organic and food-grade production, describes this year’s wheat crop as not so stellar. "A hail storm that rolled through really dinged…The Corn Has a Chance to Finish
Published September 23, 2019
In the Ulen, Minnesota area, West Central Ag Services Territory Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen says wheat harvest is wrapped up for the most part. Falling numbers and other quality issues were the main harvest story. "Now the challenge is sorting…Rural Perspectives
Published September 23, 2019
USDA has announced new details about the disaster aid program. "What will probably get the most attention is a program to address all of the prevent plant issues," says AgCountry Farm Credit Services market education specialist Katie Miller. "Hopefully they…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 20, 2019
After a streak of cool and wet weather, farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota are finally rolling with dry edible bean harvest. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, UPL, FMC,…Fresh Red Potato Harvest Begins Near Buxton, ND
Published September 19, 2019
Potato harvest is beginning around the Buxton, North Dakota area. NoKota Packers President Steve Tweeten says the rain slowed things down. "This week's temperatures are making it so potato growers can't dig full days. It's too warm, but the quality…ND Farmers Market and Growers Association Update
Published September 19, 2019
It's the best time of year to harvest crops, as they can be preserved ahead of the frost. Learn more from Rolling Hills Farm owner Jaci Cutforth in the North Dakota Farmers Markets and Growers Association Update.It’s “Only a Start” with Soybean Purchases
Published September 19, 2019
The latest development is China will exempt U.S. soybeans, pork and other agricultural commodities from punitive tariffs. "From what we understand, a limited number of companies in China have been given a limited quantity of soybeans they are able to…Bridging the Gap Between Farmers and Consumers
Published September 19, 2019
From the view of United Soybean Board CEO Polly Ruhland, innovation, sustainability and bridging the gap between farmers and consumers are all important to the future of agriculture. "Like all people, consumers are interested their own lives and what they…Harvest All But Wrapped Up Near Onida, SD
Published September 19, 2019
In Onida, South Dakota, Oahe Grain location manager Tim Luken says the wheat harvest is mostly wrapped up in his area. "Last week, we still had crops standing. We warmed up this week. Farmers are cleaning up what's in the…