Crops Articles
USDA Report Shows Slow Planting Pace
Published April 24, 2018
According to the latest USDA report, nationwide, five percent of the corn is planted. That compares to 15 percent last year and in the long term average. Two percent of the soybeans are planted across the country, which is slightly…Crop Watch: Just Getting Started in SW ND
Published April 24, 2018
In southwest North Dakota, Dickinson farmer Kyle Okke is seeing farmers begin planting. "Fields are just a little bit tacky still. With the dry forecast, there's no need to push getting started." Okke says most farmers are sticking with their…Crop Watch: Halma, MN Farmer Starting Fieldwork
Published April 24, 2018
In northwest Minnesota, Halma, Minnesota farmer Kris Folland has spread fertilizer and started seeding. Folland adds conditions are changing by the hour and day, but there is still quite a bit of frost. "Some of the tile lines have not…Crop Watch: Waiting for SD Fields to Dry Out
Published April 24, 2018
Andover, South Dakota farmer John Horter is waiting for fields to dry out. "With the rain we've been getting, I don't think there will be any work this week. Fence and tree lines are still wet where the snow laid."…Crop Watch: Farmers Busy in Iowa
Published April 24, 2018
Summit Commodities market analyst Tomm Pfitzenmaier says there are a lot of planters running along the I-80 corridor east of Des Moines. "It surprised me, and those who weren't planting were doing field work," says Pfitzenmaier. "I would guess by…SD Corn Comments
Published April 23, 2018
Weather has been one difficulty for farmers this spring. Learn more in this week's Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Arkansas Dicamba Battle Continues
Published April 23, 2018
Nearly 200 farmers have obtained temporary restraining orders against the Arkansas in-season ban on dicamba use. A spokesperson for the attorney general’s office says those farmers are free to use dicamba while the orders are in place. The Arkansas State…AURI Update
Published April 20, 2018
In this update from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, learn more about the development of bio-based products.Dry Bean Scene
Published April 20, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. This week, Kelley Bean Company's Larry Sprague has insight on the Argentine market.