Crops Articles
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…Harvestability Coming into Play This Fall
Published September 23, 2019
A stretch of warm weather in the Northern Plains was welcomed by farmers. A majority of the soybeans are turning color and dropping leaves. Some of the early-planted beans have even been harvested. Syngenta Agronomy Services Representative Jason Snell says…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…