Crops Articles
ND Farmers Markets and Growers Association Update
Published July 3, 2019
Here’s the latest from the North Dakota Farmers Markets and Growers Association. Based at Esmond, Garden Dwellers Farm owner Holley Mawby says cold herbs, such a cilantro, dill and chives, are growing great. Listen to the update.The Potential for a Short Growing Season
Published July 3, 2019
With a delayed crop, a long growing season will be needed. That may be a challenge. According to World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner, data is causing concern. "There are three weather cycles playing out right now including…Canola Minute
Published July 3, 2019
The Northern Canola Growers Association has a couple of plot tours coming up. The first is in Minot on July 17, and the second is at Langdon on July 18. Hear more from NCGA Executive Director Barry Coleman in the…Project Safe Send Begins July 9
Published July 3, 2019
This year’s Project Safe Send campaign begins Tuesday in Wyndmere, North Dakota and will wrap up July 26 in Valley City, North Dakota. The campaign gives farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and homeowners a safe location and legal method to discard of…Pioneer Agronomy Update from Fisher, MN
Published July 3, 2019
Iron Deficiency Chlorosis is impacting soybean fields near Fisher, Minnesota. According to Pioneer field agronomist Zach Fore, there are three things that can be done to manage it. "Variety, variety, variety," says Fore. "Once the crop is in the ground,…Rains Boost the Crop Near Drake, ND
Published July 3, 2019
Dakota Agronomy Partners sales agronomist Justin Alme, based in Drake, North Dakota, says rains over the past week have really perked up the crop. "The stands are decent. There aren't lots of uneven crops, but it's crazy what a few…Questions Remain Following Friday’s Reports
Published July 1, 2019
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says Friday’s acreage numbers from USDA leave a lot of questions for traders. "The USDA will resurvey and take a look at things." Strommen doesn’t expect the final acreage numbers to be fully…An Uptick in Planted Sunflower Acreage
Published July 1, 2019
There's a six percent increase in planted sunflower acreage in 2019 from one year ago. In the June USDA report, area planted is at 1.38 million acres. Also, growers in four of the eight major sunflower-producing states increased their acreage.…Taking Advantage of Early Haying and Grazing
Published July 1, 2019
It’s been a wet spring and summer in south central North Dakota. While Gackle farmer and rancher Warren Zenker got some crop in the ground, there are a substantial amount of prevent plant acres. Zenker plans to plant cover crops…