Crops Articles
Disaster Loans Available for MN Farmers
Published March 19, 2019
The Rural Finance Authority Board is issuing a disaster declaration for Minnesota. This makes low interest loans available for farmers who have suffered barn collapses or other damage to record winter snowfall. The program is offering financing to repair existing…Focus on What You Can Control in Spring Fieldwork
Published March 19, 2019
As the snow begins to melt and thoughts turn toward spring, Helena Agri-Enterprises product manager Jim Loken reminds farmers to focus on what you can control in the field. "Last fall was a real challenge. This spring, it will be…Nebraska Farmers Struggle to Recover
Published March 19, 2019
Nebraska farmers and ranchers are struggling to recover from last week’s winter storm, which caused major damage and flooding. Newman Grove, Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson says the storm impacted everyone. "The three-day storm started out as heavy rain and then…Beet Stock Values
Published March 18, 2019
According to Acres & Shares, last week 88 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares traded through brokers at an average price $3,475 per share.Farmers Urged to Check Grain in Storage
Published March 18, 2019
Farmers are being reminded to check grain in storage. Generally, cold temperatures are considered a benefit to storing grain over the winter months. However, the sun can sneak up on stored grain. "This time of the year, the solar energy…Understanding Market Volatility is Key
Published March 18, 2019
According to North Dakota Soybean Council Executive Director Stephanie Sinner, marketing is a timely topic given the current farm economy. Many farmers still have the 2018 crop in the bin and are thinking about how to move that crop. Sinner…Preparing for Spring Floods
Published March 18, 2019
Farmers and ranchers across the region are recovering from what South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards is calling a worst-case scenario. "We saw heavy rain on top of a greater-than-average snow pack last week, which was on…Soybean Farmers Meet with Buyers Southeast Asia
Published March 17, 2019
Four Minnesota soybean farmers are traveling to the Philippines and Malaysia this week to explore market opportunities. Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council Chair Patrick O’Leary is one of those farmers. He says the group will spend a few days…Sustainablity Seen as an Advantage for Microbial Fertilizer
Published March 17, 2019
Pivot Bio is introducing the first in-field solution to biological nitrogen fixation for the 2019 planting season. This product attaches to the plant roots and feeds the crop each day. Minot farmer Chad Rubbelke will be using this microbial fertilizer…