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Early Soybeans Delivered

Published September 11, 2026

Scott Sinner, vice president of supply at SB&B Foods in Casselton, says the first new-crop soybeans are already arriving. “With some of the drier areas, the maturity on some of the soybeans has been pushed.” Despite concerns that drought would…
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Rain Brings Some Relief Near Hillsboro, ND

Published September 11, 2026

Sarah Hall-Ganje with GK Technology says the moisture is improving field conditions ahead of fall tillage. “I pulled some soil cores last weekend and I was actually able to get two-foot cores when I was soil sampling,” Hall-Ganje said. “I…
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Harvest Picks Up Near Underwood, ND

Published September 11, 2026

Steve Heger says his spring wheat and canola are already finished, with pinto bean and soybean harvest beginning. “We’re going to start pinto beans and soybeans at the same time.” Wheat yields were roughly 15 to 25 bushels per acre…
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Sunflower Harvest Coming Earlier Than Normal

Published September 11, 2026

>Sunflower harvest is approaching earlier than normal across parts of the Northern Plains. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says hot, dry weather has accelerated crop development. “We're probably about a week, maybe in some cases ten days ahead…
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Half of a Normal Crop

Published September 11, 2026

Sugarbeet pre-pile harvest is underway. Near Climax, Minnesota, Ben Larson says the sugar content is good, but the tonnage is disappointing. The dry weather during July and August took a toll on the crop. With his pre-pile harvest, the tonnage was…
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Recent Moisture and the Disease Risk

Published September 11, 2026

At Hoople, North Dakota, John Ostenrud says the dry conditions helped keep disease concerns relatively low in his sugarbeets. “Maybe now here in October we're a little bit more concerned as it's been wet and dewy in the mornings,” Ostenrud said.
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Too Late to Help This Year’s Crop

Published September 11, 2026

Recent rainfall brought welcome moisture to northwest Minnesota, but Norman County farmer Corey Hanson said it came too late to help much of this year’s crop. His farm received more rain in the past ten days than during the previous…
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USDA Report Could Bring Grain Market Volatility

Published September 11, 2026

Grain markets are bracing for increased volatility ahead of USDA’s Friday crop report. Ag Bull Trading market analyst Tommy Grisafi said updated corn and soybean yield estimates will be closely watched as harvest begins. “If the USDA stays above 180,…
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Drought Pushes Maturity

Published September 11, 2026

Crop conditions around Carrington, North Dakota, vary widely after a dry growing season. NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Jeff Stachler says soil type, rainfall and planting conditions will all influence final yields. “We know the sandier the soil and/or the…
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