Crops Articles
Book Fertilizer Needs Early
Published April 12, 2019
Flooding south of the Northern Plains has already caused problems getting product moved north. Bottineau, North Dakota-based Dakota Agronomy Partners Northeast Region Manager Darren Jantz is advising his customers to book their spring fertilizer needs soon. "Farmers didn't get much…Flood Crest Pushing Through in Red River Valley
Published April 12, 2019
The flood crest along the Red River has pushed its way through Fargo, North Dakota. "That will continue to move up toward the international border in the next few days," says Amanda Lee, service hydrologist, Grand Forks National Weather Service.…Fewer and Bigger Farms a Trend in Most Recent Ag Census
Published April 12, 2019
There are fewer farms across the Northern Plains, in-line with the national trend. That’s according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. There is a big decline in North Dakota farms. The state has more than 26,300 farms, down 15 percent…Keeping U.S. Wheat Competitive in a Top Market
Published April 12, 2019
U.S. spring wheat is competitive in Japan in the short term. In the long term, there is concern longer term U.S wheat will be at a disadvantage compared to Canadian and Australian wheat because of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement…Assistance for Flood Damaged Grain Being Considered
Published April 12, 2019
Midwest farmers have lost grain in bins due to extreme flooding this spring. Insurance typically covers grain bins and equipment to move the grain, however that doesn’t apply to the contents of the bins. Also, USDA disaster programs do not…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 12, 2019
Each week, the Northarvest Bean Growers Association brings growers the latest news on markets, trade, crop conditions and more. Get the details in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Vietnam Bans Importation of Glyphosate
Published April 12, 2019
Vietnam has decided to ban the importation of glyphosate. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is disappointed in the decision, saying the move will have negative impacts on global ag production. There is the risk that Vietnam’s farmers could turn to illegal…Sunflowers: One Option to Diversify Market Risk
Published April 11, 2019
According to USDA, farmers are expected to plant 1.2 million acres of sunflowers this spring. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says the estimate for oil type varieties was lower than industry expectations. "We were looking for a 10…Pollinator Promotion a “Step in the Right Direction”
Published April 11, 2019
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap, Governor Tim Walz's order supporting pollinators is a step in the right direction. "For agriculture specifically, we want to make sure there is increased education and promotion of best management practices," says…