Crops Articles
Tough Conditions Impact Pinto Bean Harvest Near Harvey, ND
Published September 19, 2019
Bill Ongstad is taking advantage of the warm weather to harvest pinto beans near Harvey, North Dakota. Ongstad says the challenging harvest conditions are impacting the dry beans. "They're starting to shell a little bit. The yields are below average…Unchanged Harvest Basis Across Region
Published September 18, 2019
Basis bids at the six regional elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remain mostly unchanged from two weeks ago for wheat. Ulen, Minnesota is the exception as they posted a feed wheat basis of $2 under the December…Missouri Farmer Still Waiting for Floodwaters to Recede
Published September 18, 2019
Northwest of St. Louis near Bowling Green, Missouri, farmer Meagan Kaiser is still waiting for floodwaters to uncover farmland. Out of 5,000 acres, the Kaiser family will be lucky to harvest 150 acres of corn and soybeans this harvest. "We…Average to Slightly Above Average Sugarbeet Crop
Published September 18, 2019
Near Ada, Minnesota, famers are pre-piling sugarbeets. Farmer John Brainard says conditions are a little sticky in the fields. "I think we are average or just slightly above average at pre-pile. It's hard to tell, but the tonnage could be…MN Corn Matters
Published September 18, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has formed a new biofuels council. Hear more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Brian Thalmann in this edition of Corn Matters.Canola Minute
Published September 18, 2019
It's been a slow start for canola harvest in the Minot, North Dakota area. Hear about that harvest from Northern Canola Growers Association President Pat Murphy in the latest Canola Minute.Crop College
Published September 18, 2019
What does recent warm weather mean for the maturing crop? Hear from Peterson Farms Seed agronomist Adam Spelhaug in this episode of Crop College.The Warmth is Welcome for Corn and Soybeans
Published September 18, 2019
Warmer temperatures will benefit the slow maturing corn across the region. Pioneer product agronomist Zach Fore says whether or not the corn will reach the finish line depends on the location. "There are some areas in North Dakota and Minnesota…Corn Maturity Still a Big Concern for Farmers
Published September 18, 2019
Warm temperatures will help boost corn maturity. NDSU Extension Cereals Agronomist Joel Ransom says the corn crop will gain some much-needed growing degree units. "These warm days are beneficial, but there aren't enough of them yet. I think our growing…