Crops Articles
Canola Minute
Published September 18, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association board member Pat Murphy talks about canola harvest progress.Are Potatoes Vegetables?
Published September 18, 2023
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee hosted a hearing last week regarding the classification of potatoes. "One of the big issues is the question of whether or not potatoes should be re-classified as something else," said Kam Quarles, CEO,…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 18, 2023
Columbia Grain Larimore location Manager Cody Michael talks about harvest progress in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, Sharpen Fungicide from BASF, SRS Commodities and Heads…Corn Matters
Published September 18, 2023
Minnesota Corn Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek talks about a letter sent to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding aviation credits. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, brought to you by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Silage Harvest Moving Quickly
Published September 18, 2023
Kelly VonWahlde says silage chopping is underway for her family’s Clay County, Minnesota dairy farm. Some corn being harvested for silage has seen drought stress and the crop is variable. “For silage, moisture is mostly hanging in there, but there…Yields Will Likely Push Lower
Published September 18, 2023
Reflecting on Tuesday's USDA supply/demand report, Gulke Group President Jerry Gulke said the government still has time to massage these numbers. "We had such hot weather in May and June, especially in Illinois," said Gulke. "For the first time in…Early Harvest Near Stephen, MN
Published September 18, 2023
On his farm near Stephen, Minnesota, Peter Hvidsten is impressed with early crop yields despite a lack of rain in his area. Wheat and dry beans were better than expected. The soybean harvest is early and corn is in various…SD Corn Comments
Published September 18, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray talks about price outlooks for corn and soybeans.La Nina Shifts to El Nino
Published September 18, 2023
La Nina is out and El Nino is in. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey made that point when speaking on the Red River Farm Network stage at the Big Iron Farm Show. This should change weather patterns for key areas of…