Crops Articles
ND Soybean Production Decline
Published September 13, 2019
According to USDA, North Dakota’s corn production will be up six percent from last year. The average corn yield is forecast at 145 bushels per acre, down eight bushels from 2018. Soybean production is expected to drop nearly 20 percent…Soybean Ending Stocks Catch Analyst’s Attention
Published September 13, 2019
Soybean ending stocks were one surprise in Thursday’s USDA report. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says ending stocks were lowered for the old crop. Blohm's focus now is with what what happens with the new crop. “We also have…A Potential for Frost in the Region
Published September 13, 2019
There is some potential for frost in the next ten days for the Northern Plains. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says warmer conditions are in the future, followed by rain and cooler temperatures. “As far as frost,…ND Farmers Markets and Growers Association Update
Published September 12, 2019
Cantaloupe and squash are in-season right now. Hear from Berg Grain and Produce owner Scott Berg of Fargo in the latest North Dakota Farmers Markets and Growers Association Update.The Harvest Will Tell the Story
Published September 12, 2019
It may be after the 2020 elections before the trade skirmish with China is resolved. "No doubt; China didn't get to where they are without being a hardliner, said Kristi Van Ahn of Van Ahn and Company. "They will push…Another ND Palmer Amaranth Confirmation
Published September 11, 2019
Emmons County, North Dakota is the latest area of the state with confirmed Palmer amaranth. This is the second finding of the noxious weed in North Dakota this year. Last year, the weed was confirmed in five counties and the…Crop College
Published September 11, 2019
While the corn and soybeans in the Northern Plains have potential, the fields could use a dry stretch of weather. Get the details from Peterson Farms Seed agronomist Adam Spelhaug in this episode of Crop College.A Long Way to Go
Published September 11, 2019
The progress of the crop is the big focus at the Big Iron Farm Show. Valley City, North Dakota farmer Monte Peterson says corn and soybeans have a long way to go. "We've had a chilly and wet August into…Palmer Amaranth Seed Added to SD Noxious Weed Seed List
Published September 10, 2019
Palmer amaranth seed is now on South Dakota’s list of prohibited noxious weed seeds. South Dakota Department of Agriculture Plant Industry program manager Brenda Sievers says the decision was several months in the making. "We took a look at seed…