Crops Articles
Drought Monitor Legislation Introduced
Published May 24, 2018
South Dakota Senator John Thune wants to improve the accuracy of the U.S. drought monitor. A new bill, Improved Soil Moisture and Precipitation Monitoring Act of 2018, would give Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue the ability to increase monitoring stations, require…Planting Wraps Up Near Cottonwood, MN
Published May 23, 2018
Cottonwood, Minnesota farmer Carolyn Olson has all of the small grains seeded, and the crop is starting to emerge. However, planting progress was put to a halt by thunderstorms Wednesday morning. "We've been dry, so we were excited when we…Corn Matters
Published May 23, 2018
In this week’s Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, President Kirby Hettver reflects on the 2018 Minnesota Legislative Session. There were a few disappointments.Canola Minute
Published May 23, 2018
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Canola Growers President Pat Murphy provides a planting progress update.Crop Watch: Soybean Seed Moving Near Roseau, MN
Published May 23, 2018
Farmers in the Roseau, Minnesota area are finishing up soybean planting. Pioneer Seed Dealer Amy Brateng is still moving a few soybeans. “We have about 20 percent of our soybeans yet to load out. A lot of seed went into…Crop Watch: Farmers Applying Fertilizer Near Badger, MN
Published May 23, 2018
CHS Ag Services location manager Jim Rinde, who is based at Badger, Minnesota, says there is still fertilizer going out in the fields. “We are fertilizing soybeans right now. After this moisture, it's going to be nice to get things…Crop Watch: Soybeans in Ground Near Karlstad, MN
Published May 23, 2018
Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Kurt Aakre is almost finished planting soybeans. “There are a few wet areas we haven't been able get through yet. They just need some time to dry. Most of the grain is up and the beans are…Crop Watch: Rains Helped Northern MN Crop
Published May 23, 2018
Kennedy, Minnesota farmer Rob Rynning says last week’s rain really helped the crop. "Before the rain, a lot of the wheat got in with a little frost coming out. All the crops got planted before this rain. East side is…Crop Watch: Sugarbeets Coming Up Near Hallock, MN
Published May 23, 2018
Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren finished planting over a week ago. Everything is slowly coming out of the ground. “We're having some issues north of Humboldt: a lot of beets probably got some wind damage. Maybe the crop was buried…