Crops Articles
Beneficial August Rains
Published August 18, 2023
Dairyland Seeds District Sales Manager Keith Rekow reports the small grain harvest is rolling along well. "Southeast North Dakota yield reports are much above expected averages. Watertown area yields vary, while Lamoure County looks like they're about average." Crop conditions…July Scorches Yield from Spring Wheat Crop
Published August 18, 2023
Dickinson, North Dakota farmer Ed Kessel is about one-third of the way through his small grain harvest. The winter wheat, peas,and barley are done. Kessel says the hot, dry weather in July hurt his spring wheat crop. "it's only slightly…Field Pea Harvest Nearly Wrapped Up in Western ND
Published August 18, 2023
Northern Pulse Growers Association President Sam Arnson, who farms near Williston, North Dakota, has wrapped up the harvesting of his yellow peas. "There's still some harvest in the area going on, but from what I've heard, people are happy with…Early Yields Are Better Than Expected
Published August 18, 2023
Harvest activity is just getting started around Arvilla, North Dakota. "I would have expected to start earlier, but we're three-to-five days of heavy harvesting," said Tyler Stegman, grain buyer, Columbia Grain. Test weight and protein are adequate. Early yield reports…Good Quality Barley
Published August 18, 2023
In the Kennedy, Minnesota area, Rob Rynning has finished his barley harvest. "Quality looks really good, but barley can handle drier conditions like we had this summer." The wheat crop is much more variable. Rynning has wheat measuring 18 inches…The RRFN Crop Tour-Presented by Pioneer
Published August 18, 2023
What's the potential for the 2023 crop? The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, which is presented by Pioneer, will provide an assessment of the crops across a large portion of North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. During the week of…Corn Rootworm Beetles Are Active
Published August 18, 2023
It's easy to scout fields from the windshield, but AgriGold Area Business Manager Jeremy Baumgarten wants growers to get out into their fields. "The one thing I've seen this summer, especially in the last couple weeks, is the number of rootworm…Harvest With Less Variability
Published August 18, 2023
Desiccation can give farmers more control over the harvest schedule. BASF Technical Service Manager Ken Deibert says that season is just beginning in dry edible beans. "These crops are maturing very rapidly, especially the areas that maybe were a little short…Sugarbeet Pre-Pile Delivers Optimistic Numbers
Published August 17, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company’s pre-pile campaign began Tuesday. General Agronomist Joe Hastings is expecting a good crop despite a late start. "We've got some spotty rains which helped loosen the ground for harvest." Current yield estimates are in the upper…