Crops Articles
Corn Harvest Around the Corner
Published September 19, 2023
Rock N’ Roll Agronomy crop consultant Jason Hanson says the canola and dry bean harvest is still in full swing. "A lot of people are working on canola right now and that's going slower than anticipated." The crop is struggling…MFBF Minute
Published September 19, 2023
Minnesota Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee Chair Cindy Durheim talks about the dangers of harvest season in the latest MFBF Minute.Farm Safety Week Reminders
Published September 19, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Farm Safety Educator Emily Krekelberg says this time of year is extremely important to make healthier decisions for a successful harvest season. Rest and nutrition can be key to staying alert and safe. “Even though it…Hoping for More Surprises
Published September 19, 2023
The sugarbeet pre-pile harvest is wrapped up for James Nelson, who farms near Moorhead, Minnesota and serves on the board of directors for the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. Small grain harvest was a surprise. “We walked wheat fields…Milk Production Edges Higher
Published September 19, 2023
Milk production in the 24 major states totaled more than 18 billion pounds, down three-tenths of one percent from last year. Minnesota milk output is down one percent with cow numbers down 2,000 head from last year. South Dakota had…Bean Harvest ‘All Over the Board’
Published September 18, 2023
Page, North Dakota farmer Jim Thompson is working finishing the harvest of his black beans. Thompson said the timing of the dry bean harvest is all over the board with the local crop in all stages of maturity. Soybean harvest…Preserving Pastures in Drought
Published September 18, 2023
A University of Minnesota Crop News blog shared tips for dealing with drought stressed pastures. Extension Crops Educator David Nicolai says it’s important not to put added pressure on already drought stressed pastures. Cool season grasses and legumes usually become…SD Corn Comments
Published September 18, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, we stress the importance of mental health among the agricultural community.An Optimistic Potato Harvest
Published September 18, 2023
NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says preliminary potato yield reports are good. "It's developed really well. I'm hearing things are looking above average." The weather has been cooperative with temperatures helping to dry things out.