Crops Articles
Canola Taking Time to Dry Down
Published September 22, 2023
Canola harvest has been slower than usual this year in the Rolla, North Dakota area. Tim Mickelson says the drydown has been the issue. "The desiccated stuff is taking 14 days when it should take nine-to-ten days to dry off."…Small Grain Harvest Winding Down
Published September 22, 2023
The small grain harvest is nearly done in the Minot area. Dakota Agronomy Partners agronomist Hunter Schreiner said most yields were better than expected. "A lot of guys were surprised with how it ended up, but one downside was the…Canola Minute
Published September 22, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association board member Tim Mickelson talks about canola harvest and recent yields.An Above Average Soybean Crop Near Erskine, MN
Published September 22, 2023
Erskine, Minnesota farmer Brady Lee says the soybean harvest is off to a good start. “Weather was good and we were able to keep rolling so we got about half done with soybean harvest.” Yields are well above average. “It…Sugarbeet Pre-Pile Continues
Published September 22, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings says the sugarbeet crop this year looks fantastic, both despite and because of scarce moisture. “The root hasn’t had a lot of exposure to root rot disease, so we’re fortunate that way…Pork Exports Add Value to SD Soybeans
Published September 22, 2023
The U.S. Meat Export Federation led a trade visit to South Korea and Japan. South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council board member Todd Hanten was a member of the trade delegation and said their food consumption habits differ from…On-Farm Research
Published September 22, 2023
Minnesota Wheat Vice President of Research Melissa Carlson says data collection continues from this year's research trials. Wheat plots are wrapped up, but soybeans, corn and sunflowers are still in the field. We’re still working on getting all of our…Combines in Different Zip Codes
Published September 21, 2023
Bowden, North Dakota custom harvester Mychal Neumiller has combines in several North Dakota locations, including Hazelton, New England, West Hope and Wilton. Most of the machines are going on canola and wheat with soybeans coming soon. Much of the wheat…Best of Both Worlds
Published September 21, 2023
The Margin Protection Insurance program signup deadline is October 2. The program protects the margin between income and expenses. NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison sees MP as a unique program. "It is the only policy that…