Crops Articles
Harvest Progress Varies in Fergus Falls Area
Published November 4, 2023
Weather has been a challenge in the Fergus Falls area this fall. “There’s still some soybeans that need to be combined yet and they’re definitely damp," said Gaylen Affield. "There’s quite a bit of corn out there, but then again…The Waiting Game
Published November 4, 2023
In southwestern North Dakota, harvest is stalled until snow melts off the crop. High yields still wait in the field. Harlan Klien, who farms at Elgin, said this has been the best crop he can remember during his farming career.…Crop Insurance Will Likely be Triggered
Published November 4, 2023
The crop insurance harvest prices were determined in October. Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry is expecting crop insurance payments to be triggered in some counties. “Just on a 75 or 80 percent coverage level, if you had any kind of…Obstacles Remain for Chlorpyrifos
Published November 3, 2023
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber is pleased with 8th Circuit Court decision on chlorpyrifos, but remains cautious. "It's definitely a win for us, but there are a lot of hoops yet that need to be jumped…Chlorpyrifos Ruling Called a Win for Agriculture
Published November 3, 2023
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals threw out the Environmental Protection Agency’s ban on the use of chlorpyrifos. The court determined the EPA disregarded its own science-based findings. "This is great news for soybean farmers, sugarbeet farmers and all farmers…Meristem Launches Biological Advancement for Dry Beans
Published November 3, 2023
Meristem Crop Performance has introduced a new biological formulation for dry bean growers. REVLINE HOPPER THROTTLE DRY BEAN has a base of iron, manganese and IONLOCK Zinc. Meristem's patented delivery system can be used with this product. In a news…Corn Matters
Published November 2, 2023
Minnesota Corn Growers Associations board member Angela Guentzel talks about MCGA's scholarship applications. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, brought to you by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Farming for the Future
Published November 2, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. Minnesota Soil Health Coalition Executive Director Mark Gutierrez talks about the 2023 Premier…SD Corn Comments
Published November 2, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, U.S. Grains Council President Ryan LeGrand talks about trade promotion efforts of U.S. agricultural exports.